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UN Peacekeeping Operations Commemorative Medal
The Commemorative Medal for UN Peacekeeping Operations was established by Royal Decree of 6 February 1980 as a reward for those who, in an official capacity, have served as part of a United Nations peacekeeping force for at least three months, or who, for a period of at least the same duration, have served as an observer or in a similar capacity in any United Nations operation for the maintenance of international peace and security, and in so doing have demonstrated, in every respect, a conscientious discharge of their duties and good conduct. The medal was designed by Frans Smits.
The UN Peacekeeping Commemorative Medal is listed in the order of precedence for honours laid down by the Minister for the Home Affairs.
General
| Start date | 1980 |
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| End date | 2001 |
| Captions | voorzijde: VN; keerzijde: JE MAINTIENDRAI |
| Dimensions [width] | 35 mm |
| Material | bronze |
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Background
| Institutional decision | Royal Decree, 6 February 1980 |
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| Additions | Royal Decree, 14 October 1999 |
| Objective | Conferred as a reward to those who, on behalf of the government, have either served for at least three months as part of a United Nations peacekeeping force, or have served for at least an equivalent period as an observer or in a similar capacity in any United Nations operation to maintain international peace and security, and in doing so have demonstrated, in every respect, a conscientious fulfilment of their duties and good conduct. |
| (Historical) context | Since 1948, the UN peacekeeping force has been deployed in various operations. Dutch military personnel took part in the following operations: UNTSO in Israel, Egypt, Lebanon and Syria; UNOC in Congo-Kinshasa; UNDOF in Israel and Syria; UNIPOM in India and Pakistan; UNTEA in Indonesia (West New Guinea); UNYOM in Yemen; UNTAG in Namibia; UNAVEM I, II and III in Angola; UNAMIR in Rwanda; UNDP/CMAC in Cambodia; UNOMOZ in Mozambique; UNOMUR in Uganda and Rwanda; UNTAES in Croatia and Serbia; UNIPTF in Bosnia and Herzegovina; UNSCOM in Iraq and UNOPS. |
| Producer | Frans Smits |
| Bibliography | Orders and Decorations of the Netherlands, 108 |
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