The UN Peacekeeping Operations Commemorative Medal, with the ‘LEBANON 1979’ clasp, was established as a reward for those who, on government duty, formed part of the Dutch UN Detachment for at least three months during Operation UNIFIL in the period 1979–1983, whilst demonstrating, in every respect, a conscientious approach to their duties and good conduct.
The UN Peacekeeping Commemorative Medal is listed in the order of precedence for honours laid down by the Minister for the Home Affairs.
| Start date | 1980 |
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| End date | 1983 |
| Captions | voorzijde: VN; keerzijde: JE MAINTIENDRAI; gesp: LIBANON 1979 |
| Dimensions [width] | 35 mm |
| Material | bronze |
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| Objective | Established as a reward for those who, on behalf of the government, served for at least three months as part of the Dutch UN Detachment during Operation UNIFIL in the period from 14 March 1979 to 23 October 1983. |
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| Producer | Frans Smits |
| Bibliography | Orders and Decorations of the Netherlands, 108 |
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