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United Nations UNCRO Croatia Peacekeeping Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia (UNCRO), a peacekeeping mission conducted during the final stages of the Croatian War of Independence.
Historical Background
Following the breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, Croatia experienced armed conflict between Croatian government forces and separatist Serb forces.
On March 31, 1995, the United Nations Security Council established UNCRO through Resolution 981, replacing the previous UNPROFOR mandate in Croatia.
The mission was tasked with helping maintain ceasefire arrangements, monitoring designated areas, facilitating humanitarian assistance, and supporting efforts to restore stability.
UNCRO also monitored international border crossings and assisted with implementing agreements between the opposing parties.
The mission operated until January 15, 1996, when it was succeeded by other United Nations arrangements.
Why It Was Awarded
The UNCRO Medal recognized qualifying military and civilian police personnel who served with the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia.
The decoration commemorates their participation in international peacekeeping and conflict-monitoring efforts during a turbulent period in Balkan history.
Item Details
Organization: United Nations
Decoration: UNCRO Medal
Mission: United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia
Location: Croatia
Mission period: March 1995 – January 1996
Type: United Nations peacekeeping medal ribbon
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: UN02
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 UNCRO Croatia Peacekeeping Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia (UNCRO), a peacekeeping mission conducted during the final stages of the Croatian War of Independence.
Historical Background
Following the breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, Croatia experienced armed conflict between Croatian government forces and separatist Serb forces.
On March 31, 1995, the United Nations Security Council established UNCRO through Resolution 981, replacing the previous UNPROFOR mandate in Croatia.
The mission was tasked with helping maintain ceasefire arrangements, monitoring designated areas, facilitating humanitarian assistance, and supporting efforts to restore stability.
UNCRO also monitored international border crossings and assisted with implementing agreements between the opposing parties.
The mission operated until January 15, 1996, when it was succeeded by other United Nations arrangements.
Why It Was Awarded
The UNCRO Medal recognized qualifying military and civilian police personnel who served with the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia.
The decoration commemorates their participation in international peacekeeping and conflict-monitoring efforts during a turbulent period in Balkan history.
Item Details
Organization: United Nations
Decoration: UNCRO Medal
Mission: United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia
Location: Croatia
Mission period: March 1995 – January 1996
Type: United Nations peacekeeping medal ribbon
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: UN02
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.
