Full-size set of medals mounted ready to wear
this set represents The South Sudan.
Design and Symbolism
Medal: A 35-millimeter bronze circular medal featuring the UN emblem (a world map encircled by olive branches) on the obverse and the inscription "IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE" on the reverse. [1]
Ribbon: Features a striped pattern where UN blue represents the United Nations, black and green symbolize the people, waters, and agricultural richness of South Sudan, and red/white stripes signify dedication to peace and hope. [1, 2]
Background
Established: Created in 2011 following South Sudan's independence and UN Security Council Resolution 1996.
Recent Recipients: Over 50 member nations—including contingents from China, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vanuatu, and various African and Western nations—frequently award the medal to peacekeepers serving in Juba and regional sectors. [1, 2, 3, 4]
If you are looking for specific information—such as qualifying criteria for a specific country, ribbon mounting rules, or recent medal parades—let me know what you need.
