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Korea Defense Service Medal
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Korea Defense Service Medal
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Korea Defense Service Medal

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.6.15.a-b
Object Type Medal
Date 2004
Medium metal (bronze), textile, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Medal) H 25 in x W 1 3/8 in x D 2 3/4 in (63.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 7 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Bar Pin) H 5 in x W 1 1/2 in x D 5 in (12.7 cm x 3.8 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA bronze medal featuring a Korean “circle dragon” at center, with two sprigs at its base; laurel and bamboo (.a) with a ribbon-covered bar pin (.b). On the reverse side of the medal is a representation of the land mass of Korea with two swords crossed over top of it. The ribbon on the medal and ribbon bar is comprised of a dark blue vertical stripe down the center, with stripes of green, yellow, green, white, green on each side.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved around outer edge of obverse: KOREA DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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