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United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group (UNIIMOG)
The United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group (UNIIMOG) was established in August 1988 to verify, confirm, and supervise the ceasefire and withdrawal of all forces to the internationally recognised boundaries agreed upon between Iran and Iraq, following the Iran-Iraq War. The mission concluded in February 1991.
The UNIIMOG medal ribbon features a broad central band of UN blue. On the left side, the ribbon is flanked by three equal stripes in green, white, and red, representing the Iranian flag. On the right side, it is flanked by three equal stripes of red, white, and black, symbolising the Iraqi flag. A minimum of 90 days of service in the mission was required to qualify for the medal.
Military observers from the following countries served in UNIIMOG: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Ghana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Poland, Senegal, Sweden, Turkey, Uruguay, Yugoslavia, and Zambia.
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United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group (UNIIMOG)
The United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group (UNIIMOG) was established in August 1988 to verify, confirm, and supervise the ceasefire and withdrawal of all forces to the internationally recognised boundaries agreed upon between Iran and Iraq, following the Iran-Iraq War. The mission concluded in February 1991.
The UNIIMOG medal ribbon features a broad central band of UN blue. On the left side, the ribbon is flanked by three equal stripes in green, white, and red, representing the Iranian flag. On the right side, it is flanked by three equal stripes of red, white, and black, symbolising the Iraqi flag. A minimum of 90 days of service in the mission was required to qualify for the medal.
Military observers from the following countries served in UNIIMOG: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Ghana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Poland, Senegal, Sweden, Turkey, Uruguay, Yugoslavia, and Zambia.
