Date
Instituted: 1991.
Campaign: Gulf War 1990-91.
Description: This medal is in the form of a star with 15 long and 15
short rays surmounted by a bronze circle with a globe surrounded
by a wreath and topped with a crown. Above is a palm tree with crossed
scimitars while below is a scroll bearing the inscription 'LIBERATION
OF KUWAIT' in both English and Arabic.
Metal: White metal.
Size: 45mm.
Clasps: None authorised for this medal.
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Comments: This medal was awarded to all allied personnel who took part in
the liberation of Kuwait from the Iraqi invaders. While service
men and women from most countries involved in the war (including
those of the commonwealth) are allowed to wear this medal British
troops have been denied the right to wear it in uniform.
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