European Union Monitoring Mission Medal
European Union Monitoring Mission Medal | |
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Type | Service medal |
Awarded for | 30 days of cumulative service in the EU theatre of operations |
Presented by | the European Union |
Status | Mission ended 2007 |
Established | December 2000 |
Related | European Community Monitor Mission Medal |
The European Union Monitor Mission Medal (EUMM) is a medal which recognizes service with the
History
Originally called the European Community Monitor Mission (ECMM), the mission came about as part of the
Criteria
The medal was awarded for 30 days of cumulative service within the EU 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 could be awarded posthumously.[2]
Appearance
The medal is round, silver in color and 36 mm (1.4 in) in diameter. The obverse depicts twelve stars, in relief, around the outer edge with a raised rim. In the centre are the letters EU. The reverse shows a dove, in flight, with an olive branch in its beak. Around the edge are the words EUROPEAN UNION MONITORING MISSION.[2]
Order of wear
Some orders of wear are as follows:
Country | Preceding | Following |
Ireland Order of seniority[3] |
European Community Monitor Mission Medal | CSDP Medal–ARTEMIS |
Spain Order of precedence[4] |
European Community Monitor Mission Medal | Western European Union Medal
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References
- ISBN 978-1550025545.
- ^ a b c "Medals of the Irish Defence Forces" (PDF). Irish Defense Force. October 2010. p. 71. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- ^ "Medals of the Irish Defence Forces" (PDF). Irish Defence Forces. October 2010. p. 99. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- ^ "Awards-Spanish Military Awards". ARMADA ESPAÑOLA. Retrieved 3 December 2019.