Multinational Force and Observers Medal

Description

The Multinational Force and Observers Medal (MFO Medal) is a distinguished award, instituted to honor and recognize the exemplary service and dedication of military personnel and observers who contribute to the peacekeeping efforts of the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai region. This medal serves as a symbol of commendation for those who have displayed honorable conduct and commitment in upholding peace under the auspices of the MFO.

Eligibility

Active service as a member of the military or as an observer with the Multinational Force and Observers.
Honourable performance of duty in line with the responsibilities and objectives of the MFO during the tenure of service.

Design

The obverse features the emblem of the Multinational Force and Observers, symbolizing the international cooperation and unity essential for the peacekeeping mission. The inscription “Multinational Force and Observers” surrounds the emblem, identifying the organisation and its purpose. The reverse side has the writing "United in Service For Peace".

Accompanying the medal is a ribbon, 35 millimeters wide, comprising five vertical stripes: orange, representing the Sinai desert; white, signifying peace; and green. This ribbon reflects the mission and operational environment of the MFO, visually encapsulating its role in maintaining peace in the Sinai.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Medal history and eligibility Read the full guide to the Multinational Force and Observers Medal: its history, who is eligible, and where it sits in the order of wear.

Multinational Force and Observers Medal: mounting options explained

Every replica medal can be supplied loose or mounted ready to wear. Here's how the options differ, so you can choose the right one.

Court mounted Required for serving ADF members

The medals are fixed to a stiff backing board so they sit flat and stay in line while worn. It's the neatest presentation, and serving members of the Australian Defence Force are required to wear their medals court mounted.

Swing mounted Traditional style

Each medal hangs freely from its ribbon below a top bar. This was the usual style from the Boer War through to World War II, and there are no fixed rules about who can wear it.

Ribbon bar For everyday uniform wear

Just the ribbons, mounted in order of precedence on a small bar. Ribbon bars are worn on uniform day to day, when full medals would be impractical.

Unmounted Medal and ribbon supplied separately

The medal and ribbon come as separate parts, ready for you or your mounter to assemble. Full size medals come with 30cm of ribbon and miniatures with 15cm.

Full size or miniature?

Miniatures are mounted the same way at a smaller scale. They're worn at evening and formal events, generally anything after 6pm such as dinners, where full size medals would be impractical.

Pin or magnetic?

Every style comes with a traditional pin or a magnetic fitting. Magnetic mounts hold firmly without putting holes in your jacket or uniform, and are easier to put on and take off, which helps anyone with limited dexterity.