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United Nations UNPREDEP Macedonia Peacekeeping Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP), a peacekeeping mission established to help prevent the spread of conflict into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia during the 1990s.
Historical Background
Following the breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, the Balkan region experienced a series of violent conflicts and growing political instability.
United Nations peacekeepers were initially deployed to Macedonia in 1993 as part of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR). On March 31, 1995, the United Nations Security Council established UNPREDEP as a separate mission.
The operation was significant because it represented one of the United Nations' earliest preventive peacekeeping deployments, intended to stop a conflict from developing rather than intervene after fighting had begun.
UNPREDEP personnel monitored border areas, observed regional developments, and supported efforts to maintain stability and prevent the spread of hostilities.
The mission concluded on February 28, 1999.
Why It Was Awarded
The UNPREDEP Medal recognized qualifying military and civilian police personnel who served with the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force in Macedonia.
The medal commemorates their contributions to international peacekeeping, conflict prevention, and regional security.
Item Details
Organization: United Nations
Decoration: UNPREDEP Medal
Mission: United Nations Preventive Deployment Force
Location: Macedonia (present-day North Macedonia)
Mission period: 1995–1999
Type: United Nations peacekeeping medal ribbon
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: UN01
An interesting addition to a collection of United Nations peacekeeping decorations, Balkan conflict memorabilia, or international military service medals.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
United Nations UNPREDEP Macedonia Peacekeeping Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP), a peacekeeping mission established to help prevent the spread of conflict into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia during the 1990s.
Historical Background
Following the breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, the Balkan region experienced a series of violent conflicts and growing political instability.
United Nations peacekeepers were initially deployed to Macedonia in 1993 as part of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR). On March 31, 1995, the United Nations Security Council established UNPREDEP as a separate mission.
The operation was significant because it represented one of the United Nations' earliest preventive peacekeeping deployments, intended to stop a conflict from developing rather than intervene after fighting had begun.
UNPREDEP personnel monitored border areas, observed regional developments, and supported efforts to maintain stability and prevent the spread of hostilities.
The mission concluded on February 28, 1999.
Why It Was Awarded
The UNPREDEP Medal recognized qualifying military and civilian police personnel who served with the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force in Macedonia.
The medal commemorates their contributions to international peacekeeping, conflict prevention, and regional security.
Item Details
Organization: United Nations
Decoration: UNPREDEP Medal
Mission: United Nations Preventive Deployment Force
Location: Macedonia (present-day North Macedonia)
Mission period: 1995–1999
Type: United Nations peacekeeping medal ribbon
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: UN01
An interesting addition to a collection of United Nations peacekeeping decorations, Balkan conflict memorabilia, or international military service medals.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
