Year Authorized:
1950
General Description:
Authorized by the United Nations General Assembly on December 12th, 1950 for actions and service related to the Korean War (1950-1953).
Authorization for the United States Armed Forces followed on November 27th, 1951.
Ribbon is of alternating light blue and white stripes from end to end.
Award Criteria (as detailed by various official sources):
It is awarded to officers and enlisted members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in the action in Korea between June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954, and who are also eligible for the Korean Service Medal.
User Tags Detailing this Ribbon:
korea cold war usaf usmc usarmy usn uscg reserves white blue
