Belgian UN Korea Medal – “Corée–Korea” Clasp (Korean War, 1950–53)
Original Belgian United Nations Korea Medal, complete with “Corée–Korea” clasp.
Bronze medal featuring the Belgian coat of arms within a radiating star design, suspended from its original ribbon in light blue with white stripes and national edge colors. The medal retains a strong, attractive finish with light, honest wear. The clasp is present and correctly mounted on the ribbon.
Overall condition is very good (see images), with only minor signs of age and use.
A desirable and historically significant decoration awarded to members of the Belgian Armed Forces who served during the Korean War.
€125,00
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Details
| Conflict | Korean War |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium |
| Classification | Service Medal |
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Historical Description
Following the outbreak of the Korean War, Belgium contributed troops to the United Nations effort under the United Nations Command. Belgian forces, primarily organized as the Belgian Volunteer Corps for Korea, served alongside allied units in several key engagements.
The Belgian Korea Medal was instituted to recognize service in this conflict. The bilingual clasp “Corée–Korea” reflects Belgium’s dual-language tradition and denotes participation in the Korean theater.
Belgian troops gained a strong reputation for their performance, notably during actions such as the Battle of the Imjin River, contributing to the international UN effort to repel North Korean and later Chinese forces.
Today, original Belgian Korea Medals are sought after as tangible artifacts of Belgium’s role in one of the first major Cold War conflicts.
