Medals for service in Iraq

[Ed_Haynes]

Mongolia.

See also: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16218

What has been called a "Polish" medal isn't (legend in English, after all). It is the Multinational Division Central South unofficial award.

Edited March 22, 2007 by Ed_Haynes

[Dave Danner]

Mongolia.

See also: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16218

What has been called a "Polish" medal isn't (legend in English, after all). It is the Multinational Division Central South unofficial award.

As was previously noted in this thread, the MND-CS Medal may be unofficial, but it is being worn, including by no less than the commanding general of the division:

I have seen other Polish medals like this that appear to be in the same category as American challenge coins - unofficial awards or tokens given by a unit - but which in the Polish case are mounted with suspension rings and ribbons.

[Ed_Haynes]

Yes, Dave, whether official, semi-official, unofficial, we may never know, but it "is" and is worn. But it isn't "Polish". I suspect my Mongolian chap got his ribbon reversed, as there is pretty good evidence for it being red-white-black (and that would make more sense than the other way around).

[bigjarofwasps]

Theres a civvy one now to.

[bigjarofwasps]

Mongolia.

See also: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16218

What has been called a "Polish" medal isn't (legend in English, after all). It is the Multinational Division Central South unofficial award.

Doesn`t seem very stable to me?

[Dave Danner]

What has been called a "Polish" medal isn't (legend in English, after all). It is the Multinational Division Central South unofficial award.

It is referred to as "Polish" primarily because it is made in Poland and presented by a Polish command, but technically it is a multinational award, in the same category as UN and NATO awards, albeit unofficially so. It is in English because that is the working language of the division, whose troops' native languages include Polish, English, Spanish, Danish, Armenian, Serbo-Croatian, Ukrainian, Slovak, Romanian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Mongolian and Kazakh.

[Tiger-pie]

Iraq Reconstruction Medal, available to both civilian and military personnel, as I understand the rulings.

Regards;

Johnsy

[Tiger-pie]

Here is an example of the Australian Iraq Medal. The yellow represents Iraq's deserts, the purple is a combination of all three service colours (hence a common term used in our military, "purplisation", mostly derogatory), and the thin red middle stripe represents the conflict in Iraq. I think that they could have used a bit more imagination when it came to the design, they seem to have followed the Brit design as far as the medal goes. The riband looks a bit garish compared to the more subdued Afganistan Medal, the yellow is very bright compared to the slightly washed out colour of this phot.

The front of the medal is the Australian Coat of arms and the back of the medal is based on a processional lion, which is copied from a relief on the Gateway of the Temple of Ishtar in Babylon. In the Assyrian Empire, the lion was a dominant symbol of power. The lion stands on a narrow plinth, symbolising balance, with the word 'Iraq' inscribed underneath.

From a collectors point of view, the intial awards will hold more value than later awards, but as with all modern groups at the moment, they command a high price regardless.

Australian Defence Force members serving in the following operations will be recognised:

Zone one - Operation Falconer, 18 March to 30 April 2003

Zone two - Operation Falconer/Catalyst, ongoing from 1 May 2003

Regards;

Johnsy

Edited May 7, 2007 by Tiger-pie

[Tiger-pie]

Here is a group showing the Iraq 2003 clasp. This member is entitled to two further awards, the Iraq medal and the Australian Defence Medal.

Regards;

Johnsy

[Ed_Haynes]

Quite a distinguished group. Thanks for showing it!

[eitze]

WOW - that`s an impressive group.

And by the way - nice ribbon !

greetings

eitze

[dante]

WOW - that`s an impressive group.

And by the way - nice ribbon !

greetings

eitze

Couple of new medals, Czech one awarded to me along with the IRSM, Paul

[dante]

Couple of new medals, Czech one awarded to me along with the IRSM, Paul

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[Dave Danner]

It is referred to as "Polish" primarily because it is made in Poland and presented by a Polish command, but technically it is a multinational award, in the same category as UN and NATO awards, albeit unofficially so. It is in English because that is the working language of the division, whose troops' native languages include Polish, English, Spanish, Danish, Armenian, Serbo-Croatian, Ukrainian, Slovak, Romanian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Mongolian and Kazakh.

Further on this medal, here is a picture from a medal presentation ceremony to Slovak and El Salvadoran troops of the MND-CS:

Large image here: http://foto.mw.mil.pl/foto.php?vhost=mndcs&id_lg=2957

[Dave Danner]

Based on this photo, from another awards ceremony for Ukrainian and Lithuanian troops, there is an accompanying certificate.

Larger, uncropped image here: http://foto.mw.mil.pl/foto.php?vhost=mndcs&id_lg=2906

[Antonio Prieto]

A Mongolian NCO with Polish, UN and Mongolian Awards for Iraq Campaign

[Paul R]

The Mongolians have a very nice looking uniform!

[Dave Danner]

The UN Medal is for the United Nations Mission in Liberia.

[bigjarofwasps]

AIR & SEA SUPPORT IRAQ MEDAL

[Paul R]

Who is awarded this medal?

[bigjarofwasps]

Who is awarded this medal?

Paul, no idea I`m afraid, but I`m assuming that it`ll be issued to service personal who don`t set foot in Iraq, support elements & the like, but as I say don`t quote me on that!!

[Ed_Haynes]

Thei is a US Air Force award (yet another US Air Force award!), the "Air & Space Campaign Medal". Though NOT for Iraq.

See:

http://www.omsa.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2534

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_and_Space_Campaign_Medal

Edited August 1, 2007 by Ed_Haynes

[bigjarofwasps]

Thei is a US Air Force award (yet another US Air Force award!), the "Air & Space Campaign Medal". Though NOT for Iraq.

See:

http://www.omsa.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2534

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_and_Space_Campaign_Medal

Ed, it appears I`ve been given duff info on this medal, the site that I stumbled across had it listed as an award for Iraq.

Gordon.

[2xvetran]

This type was approved by certain states National Guard for service during the 1990-91 Gulf War. Scott.

[2xvetran]

To kill several birds with one stone... The top row right, The Southwest Asia Service Medal for 1990-91 Gulf War. Bottom row left, The Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, for OIF and OEF, then the Iraq Campaign Medal for OIF. Scott.

Edited December 22, 2010 by 2xvetran