Kuwait (Emirate): Liberation of Kuwait Medal 1991. 5th Class (Awarded to Other-Ranks & NCO's)

This the 'Deluxe' strike by 'Bertoni' (Milan), with a superior single weave riband (other makes have poor quality composite riband (these latter with the black part 'added' to the riband, and easily peeled)

Sold together with:

- Companion single space riband bar with pin fittings
- Outer white card carton with gilded medal name logo on lid
- Two piece hinged blue box with gilded name logo

The medal riband retaining its original mounting bar, complete with hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued

The 5th Class awards were issued to 'Other Ranks' and Non-Commissioned Officer ranks

All British Armed Forces personnel present in theatre during the Gulf War 1991, were entitled to accept and receive this Kuwaiti award, that comprised five classes - the two highest classes being neck worn insignia. However no 'official approval' to wear the award or medal riband in British Armed Forces service uniform was ever subsequently granted

A pristine example

Condition: EF

Code: 23185