Gulf and Kuwait Medal
The Gulf and Kuwait Medal (French: Médaille du Golfe et du Koweït, or Médaille du Golfe et du Kuwait) was a campaign medal created in 1990 to recognize members of the Canadian Forces who had directly participated in the Gulf War, either in the hostilities themselves or during the troop build-up prior to the invasion of Iraq. It is, within the Canadian system of honours, the third highest of the war and operational service medals.
| Gulf and Kuwait Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse of the Gulf and Kuwait Medal | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Awarded for | Campaign service. |
| Presented by | The monarch of Canada |
| Eligibility | All members of the Canadian Forces. |
| Campaign(s) | Gulf War (1990–1991) |
| Clasps | Direct combat for a minimum of one day between 16 January 1991 and 3 March 1991 |
| Established | 2 August 1990 |
| Total | 4,109 |
Ribbon of the Gulf and Kuwait Medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea |
| Next (lower) | Somalia Medal |
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