Medal for Service in War Overseas

Last updated
Medal for Service in War Overseas
Medalla por servicios en "Guerra Internacional"
Ribbon Bar of Medal for Service in Foreign Wars Korea (Colombia).svg
Ribbon of the medal
Type Military decoration
Awarded forBravery or distinguished service.
Presented byFlag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
EligibilityMembers of the Military Forces of Colombia.
Campaign(s)Korean War
StatusNo longer awarded
Established1952
Precedence
Next (higher) Order of San Carlos [1]
Next (lower) Orden del Mérito Militar "Antonio Nariño" [1]

The Medal for Service in War Overseas (Spanish : Medalla por servicios en "Guerra Internacional") is a military decoration awarded by Colombia. Established in 1952, the medal was awarded in two classes to members of the Military Forces of Colombia who distinguished themselves in action during the Korean War.

Contents

Background

The Medal for Service in War Overseas was established by Decree No. 812 of 1952. The medal is for award to members of the Armed Forces who serve in international conflicts overseas. The medal is awarded in two classes, an Iron Cross (Cruz de Hierro) and a Bronze Star (Estrella de Bronce). [2] The Iron Cross was awarded to those members of the armed forces who distinguished themselves by meritorious devotion to duty during combat operations. The Iron Cross could also be awarded with a laurel device for distinguished valor. The Bronze Star was conferred by decree of the National Government to those members of the Armed Forces who served in international war. The medal is awarded by recommendation of the respective theater commander to the General Command of the Armed Forces. The theater commander provides the necessary documentation showing recipients have met the requirements for the medal. [1] The Medal for Service in War Overseas has only been authorized for issue during the Korean War. [3]

Appearance

The Iron Cross is a 44 millimetres (2 in) wide blackened iron cross pattée with a beaded edge. In the center of the obverse is the coat of arms of Colombia. On the reverse, in the center, is a taeguk with four trigrams and an inscription. Inscribed on the left arm is ACCION DISTINGUIDA DE VALOR and the right arm CAMPANA DE COREA (Korean Campaign). [3]

The Bronze Star is a faceted five-pointed star in bronze. On the obverse, in the center, is the coat of arms of Colombia surrounded by a wreath. On the reverse in the center is the inscription CAMPANA DE COREA above a taeguk and trigrams. [3]

The medals hang from a ring suspension on an identical distinctive ribbon. The ribbon is white and is edged in yellow, blue and red, the colors of the Flag of Colombia. In the center of the ribbon is a red and blue taeguk and four black trigrams. Additional awards are indicated by a bronze oak leaf attachment on the ribbon. [3]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Navy Cross</span> U.S. Naval Service medal for valor

The Navy Cross is the United States Naval Service's second-highest military decoration awarded for sailors and Marines who distinguish themselves for extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. The medal is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, the Air and Space Forces' Air Force Cross, and the Coast Guard Cross.

The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service award of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953. It was awarded to every member of the U.S. Armed Forces who served during any one of four specified periods of armed conflict or national emergency from June 27, 1950 through December 31, 2022. Combat or "in theater" service is not a requirement for the award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Service Medal Korea</span> Award

The United Nations Service Medal Korea (UNSMK) is an international military decoration established by the United Nations on December 12, 1950 as the United Nations Service Medal. The decoration was the first international award ever created by the United Nations and recognized the multi-national defense forces which participated in the Korean War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luxembourg War Cross</span> Award

The Luxembourg War Cross is a military decoration of Luxembourg. It was created on 17 April 1945 by the Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg. The War Cross recognizes military service and feats of bravery. The medal is often referred to as the Luxembourg Croix de Guerre as French is one of Luxembourg's three official languages.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Orders, decorations, and medals of the Philippines</span> Philippine honors system

The orders and decorations conferred upon civilians and military personnel in the Republic of the Philippines are listed by orders of precedence. Philippine civilian orders and decorations are conferred by the President of the Philippines in his or her capacity as head of state. In certain instances, the conferment of certain orders and decorations requires the concurrence of the Congress of the Philippines, or of certain advisory bodies.

Authorized foreign decorations of the United States military are those military decorations which have been approved for wear by members of the United States armed forces but whose awarding authority is the government of a country other than the United States.

Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War were military decorations which were bestowed by the major warring parties that participated in the Vietnam War. North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand and the United States all issued awards and decorations to their personnel during, or after, the conflict.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Military decorations of Mexico</span>

This is a list of military decorations awarded by the United Mexican States as part of the Mexican Honours System.

Colombian military decorations date back as far as the founding of the country. An early decoration was the Cruz de Boyacá that was awarded to the generals who led their forces to victory in the Battle of Boyacá in 1819. This early decoration lives on today as an incarnation of the highest order presented by the Colombian state. There is one decoration higher, but it is only awarded for military conflicts in defence of Colombia. Other than military decorations, Colombia presents decorations on behalf of the National Government, decorations for the National Police, and decorations from the Congress of Colombia.

Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Blue Division Medal (Germany)</span> Award

The Spanish Volunteer Medal formally known as the Commemorative Medal for Spanish Volunteers in the Struggle Against Bolshevism , commissioned 3 January 1944, was awarded by the Third Reich to recognize the men of the Blue Division who served at the Russian front during World War II. This force, attached to the Heer of the Wehrmacht, known as the 250th Infantry Division (span.), was in total composed of 47,000 men, sent by Francisco Franco to aid the Third Reich, as a way to pay back Adolf Hitler's help during the Spanish Civil War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Commemorative medal for United Nations operations in Korea</span> Award

The Commemorative medal for United Nations operations in Korea was a French commemorative war medal established on 8 January 1952 by decree 52-34 for award to members of the French armed forces who fought in the Korean war.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cross of Military Merit</span> Award

The Cross of Military Merit is Spain's military awards for gallantry or merit in war or peace. Awarded to members of the Spanish Armed Forces, Guardia Civil or civilians.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Coast Guard Cross</span> United States Coast Guard service cross medal

The Coast Guard Cross (CGC) is the United States Coast Guard's second highest military decoration for Coast Guardsmen who distinguish themselves extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. Established by Act of Congress on 15 October 2010, it is intended to recognize members of the United States Coast Guard for extraordinary heroism in action. Coast Guardsmen serving under the Department of the Navy would be eligible for the Navy Cross. This medal, though approved, has not yet been awarded. By virtue of having never been awarded, it is the rarest United States military award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Boyacá</span>

The Order of Boyacá is the highest peacetime decoration of Colombia. The order is awarded for exceptional service to distinguished Colombian military officers and civilians as well as foreign citizens of friendly nations. Established in 1922, the Order of Boyacá traces its origin to a Cruz de Boyacá that was awarded to the generals who led their forces to victory in the Battle of Boyaca in 1819. Reestablished in 1919 as an award for military personnel the order has undergone revisions and expansions into its current form, with the biggest change happening in 1922 where civilians became eligible to be awarded the Order of Boyaca.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit</span>

The Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit is an order granted by Colombia, established in 1948. The order is awarded for distinguished service to the Colombian Air Force.

The Order of Health Merit Jose Fernandez Madrid is an order granted by Colombia, established in 1950. The order is awarded for distinguished service in the medical field to the Colombian Armed Forces.

The Medal of Military Valor is an Uruguayan military decoration awarded by the Commander-in-Chief of the Army to military personnel of that armed force who participated in outstanding acts or events during the fulfillment of duty that involve acts of valor or heroism worthy of being publicly recognized, that help to exalt the image and prestige of the National Army.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "DECRETO 4444 DE 2010 (noviembre 29) Diario Oficial No. 47.908 de 29 de noviembre de 2010". cancilleria.gov.co (in Spanish). Cancilleria Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  2. ↑ "Medalla por servicios en "Guerra Internacional"". EJÉRCITO NACIONAL DE COLOMBIA. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Emering, Ed. "Colombia in Korea". The Medal Hound. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.