Korea Service Medal (Queens Korea)

Korea Service Medal (Queens Korea)

Instituted in July 1951, the Korea Medal was awarded for service in Korea between July 1950 and July 1953. Personnel who served in the Korean War may also be eligible for the United Nations Korea Medal, and Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975.

Design

The medal is a cupro-nickel medallion, featuring the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse depicts an image of Hercules fighting the Hydra.

Ribbon

The ribbon of the Korea Medal has alternating stripes of yellow and light blue in equal size. The colours represent Korea and the United Nations.

Clasps

Personnel awarded with a Mention in Despatches are authorised to wear the bronze oak leaf on the ribbon with the full size and miniature medals, with a small version on the ribbon bar.

Unmounted Medals

If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.

Korea Service Medal (Queens Korea) Full Size Court Mounted

The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.

It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.

Korea Service Medal (Queens Korea) Full Size Swing Mounted

The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.

Korea Service Medal (Queens Korea) Miniature Court Mounted

Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

Korea Service Medal (Queens Korea) Miniature Swing Mounted

Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

Korea Service Medal (Queens Korea) Ribbon Bar

A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.