Philippines (Republic 1946): Korea Service Medal (1950-53)

The reverse of the medal makers mounting brooch with makers name 'El Oro' / Military Jeweler / 'Jose J. Tupaz. Jr' / Quezon City, Philippines, on 4 x lines. The brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings

The Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) was the Philippine Army contingent of the United Nations forces that fought in the Korean War (1950–1953). In total five units - on rotation basis - were deployed to Korea during the period of h0stilities. The first unit arrived in Korea in August 1950, and was composed of 1,468 troops, and was then fifth largest force under the United Nations Command. The unit operated alongside the United States 1st Cavalry Division, 3rd Infantry Division, 25th Infantry Division, and 45th Infantry Division. By the end of hostilities an estimated 7,500 Filipino personnel had served in theatre, of which 112 'All-Ranks' were reported 'Killed-in-Action', or died. The principal actions fought by the PEFTOK were;

- Operation Tomahawk (1951)
- Battle of the Imjin River (1951)
- Battle of Yultong (1951)
- Battle of Heartbreak Ridge (1951)
- Battle of Eerie Hill (1952)

With nice contemporary satin finish, and an early 'El Oro' strike, with 'Bronze' metal mark in lower reverse field

Condition: About EF

This medal is awarded for 6 x months deployment anywhere in the Philippines while involved in specifically Counter-Insurgency / Anti-Dissidence operations. Eligibility for the medal has been made retrospective to specified anti-dissidence operations since 30 June 1946

Through to circa 1984, 'El-Oro / Jose J. Tupaz. Jr' were the principal contractor appointed by the Philippines Government for the striking and supply of official Filipino, Orders, Decorations and Medals

Scarce

Condition: About EF

Code: 22700