The first United Nations medal to be created was the United Nations Service
Medal, also known as the United Nations Service Medal Korea, was awarded
to any military service member, of an Armed Force allied with South Korea,
who participated in the defense of South Korea from North Korea between 27
June 1950 and 27 July 1953. The military forces of the Netherlands are
awarded the medal for service to January 1, 1955, while the armed forces
of Thailand and Sweden grant the award to July 27, 1955. [6]