Canada, Commonwealth. A United Nations Korea Service Medal Group to J.G. Lebeau

A named Korea Service medal group to J.G. Lebeau, consisting of (from left to right):

1. A Canadian Korea Medal (Médaille de Corée). Instituted July 18th 1951. A round medal constructed of cupro-nickel, suspended from a single-toe claw attached to the center of the award with a slotted bar, suspended from its period original ribbon that is fastened to the medal bar, the obverse depicts a rightward facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscription “Elizabeth II dei Gratia Regina” and “Canada”, the reverse featuring a depicting of Hercules wrestling the Hydra with “Korea” inscribed below, the edge inscribed “S.C 136004 J.G. Lebeau”, measuring 36.6 mm in diameter.

2. A United Nations Service Medal “Korea”. Instituted December 12th, 1950. A round medal constructed of a bronze alloy, suspended from a single-toe claw attached to the center of the award with a slotted bar, suspended from its period original ribbon with a “Korea” bar, all fastened to the medal bar, the obverse depicts the “World in a Wreath” emblem of the United Nations, the reverse inscription reads “For Service in Defence of the Principles of the Charter of the United Nations” in capital letters, the edge inscribed “S.C 136004 J.G. Lebeau”, measuring 35.7 mm in diameter. 

3. A Canadian Forces’ Decoration (Décoration des Forces canadiennes). Instituted December 15th, 1949. A Decagonal medal constructed of gilded silver, suspended from a single-toe claw attached to the center of the award with a slotted bar, suspended from its period original ribbon that is fastened to the medal bar, the obverse depicts a rightward facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscription “Elizabeth II dei Gratia Regina” and “Canada”, the reverse with a naval crown as well as three maple leaves and an eagle with the word “Service” in capital letters on a scroll at the base with a fleur de lis on either side of the crown, the edge inscribed “CPL J.G. Lebeau” measuring 38.4 mm (w) x 36.8 mm (l).

All mounted on a medal bar in standard Canadian fashion, with a white cardstock backer and wrapped by all three ribbons, with a black felt backer with a decal of the Canadian Coat of Arms, accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of a metal (magnetic) core with a textured black exterior liner, the exterior of the lid with an applied Canadian Coat of Arms, the interior of the lid with a padded liner embossed with “Royal Canadian Mint - Monnaie royale canadienne” along with the Canadian flag, with a recessed red felt medal bed for placement of the medal bar, along with a snap closure, measuring 88 mm (w) x 122 mm (l).

A fine grouping of medals to a Canadian Korean War veteran, in near mint condition.