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Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia: Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait
1990-1992
This medal was awarded for participation
in, or in support of the 'Gulf War' (Operation Desert Storm 1990-92). It
was authorized for wear on the US Uniform in 1992.
Shown here are both the US manufactured
and the Saudi manufactured medals. The US medal is differentiated
by the crimped brooch and the differing material of the ribbon. The
US ribbon is the typical nylon silk, while the Saudi medal seems to be
made of another silk-like material. The Saudi medal also uses the
French style dual pins instead of the American brooch.
The Saudi medal was originally presented
to US troops in 1991 in a green presentation box. The box has the
seal of the Saudi Royal Family and the text 'Kingdom of Saudi Arabia' in
both Arabic and English.
The box interior has a depression for
both the medal and ribbon bar.
Ribbon bar obverse with Palm Tree Attachment |
Saudi Presentation box
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Ribbon bar reverse |
Reference:
Foster,
Frank and Lawrence Borts. US Military Medals 1939 to Present.MOA
Press, 3rd Edition, 1995.
ISBN:
1-884452-13-12 |
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Obverse:
Liberation of Kuwait Medal- US manufactured
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Reverse:
Liberation of Kuwait Medal- US manufactured
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Obverse:
Liberation of Kuwait Medal- Saudi manufactured |
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Reverse:
Liberation of Kuwait Medal- Saudi manufactured |
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