Korea Medal (South Africa)

The Korea Medal is a military campaign medal which was instituted by the Union of South Africa in 1953. It was awarded to volunteers of the Union Defence Forces for service in Korea during the 1950-1953 Korean War.

Korea Medal
TypeMilitary campaign medal
Awarded forVoluntary service in the Korean War
Country South Africa
Presented bythe Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms
EligibilityAll Ranks
Campaign(s)1950-1953 Korean War
Established1953
Ribbon bar
SADF pre-1994 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear
Next (higher)
SADF precedence:
  • Military Merit Medal
Next (lower)
SADF succession:
  • Pro Patria Medal
SANDF succession:
  • Pro Patria Medal
RelatedKorea Medal
Korean War Service Medal
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