South Korea (Republic): Korean War Service Medal 1950-1953

The Korean War Service Medal also known as the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM), is a military award of South Korea which was first authorized in December 1950

The 1950 issue of the medal was called the 'Incident Participation Medal' and was of a different design

In 1954, the medal was re-styled in name and design, the revised style having 'Crossed Bullets' obverse, and retaining the same riband as the previous medal

The medal retaining the original stitched silk riband, with mounting brooch with hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse. The obverse of the riband frayed

Note: While instituted as the principal 'War Medal' for award to South Korean service personnel, the medal was subsequently offered to the various participating allied United Nations contingents, some of whom, for example South Africa and Belgium accepted. following the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War, other allied countries have retrospectively accepted the medal, including USA, Australia & New Zealand

Condition: VF

Code: 22675