International. A European Community Monitor Mission Medal, Fullsize And Miniature

Fullsize (in silvered bronze, obverse illustrating a map of the former Yugoslavia bearing the inscription "EC MONITOR MISSION" in the centre, surrounded by twelve stars in relief, reverse illustrating a dove in flight, with an olive branch in its beak, measuring 36.5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with pinback); and Miniature (in silvered bronze, measuring 16.7 mm (w) x 20.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon). Accompanied by their 37 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) ribbon bar with insignia and their 16 mm (w) x 6 mm (h) enamelled ribbon bar, in their case of issue with navy blue leatherette exterior, European Community twelve star insignia on the lid, additional ribbon placed within a sleeve on the inside lid, the base in a plastic with a white brushed fabric covering. Near extremely fine.

Footnote: The European Community Monitor Mission Medal is a medal which recognizes service with the European Community Monitor Mission in the former Yugoslavia which ran from 1991-2007. The mission came about as part of the Brijuni Agreement of July 8, 1991, which ended hostilities between Slovenia and Yugoslavia. This mission was to monitor the withdrawal of the Yugoslav People's Army from Slovenia. As the conflict spread, so did the mission to monitor in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The medal was awarded for at least 21 days of continuous, or 30 days of cumulative service within the theatre of operations. For those members of the mission who are killed while assigned to the monitor mission, there is no minimum period of service. The medal would be awarded posthumously.