A United Nations Medal is an international decoration awarded by
the United Nations (UN) to the various world countries members for
participation in joint international military and police operations such as
peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief. [1] The medal is
ranked in militaries and police forces as a service medal. The United
Nations awarded its first medal during the Korean War (1950–1953). Since
1955, many additional United Nations medals have been created and
awarded for participation in various United Nations missions and actions
around the world.