Greece: United Nations Service Medal: With clasp for 'Korea'. This the Greek language issue with clasp 'KOPEA' and reverse legend in Greek language

The medal in 'Greek' language was issued to all personnel of the Greece Expeditionary Force (Army & Air Force units)  that served during the Korean War

The medal with original corded silk riband & complete with the original mounting bar, this latter retaining the hinged pin & intricate drop lock fittings, as issued

Greek Expeditionary Force: The Greek Expeditionary Force (GEF) in Korea, served in theatre 1950-1955. Post 1955, only nominal numbers of Greek personnel remained in Korea. The GEF comprised one reinforced battalion of infantry, drawn exclusively from 'Volunteers' of the Hellenic Army - the composite battalion was called the 'Sparta Battalion' - and the 13th Flight of the Royal Hellenic Air Force (7 x C-47 Transport Planes). In theatre the Sparta Battalion was attached to the United States Cavalry Division, while the 13th Flight supported the United States Marine Division

A total of 10255 Greek personnel served in Korea, with an estimated 187 x 'Killed-in-Action' & 617 x 'Wounded-in-Action' 

Condition: GVF

Code: 26046