United Nations UNTAC Medal and Oman Sultan Qaboos Peace Medal
Key Information:
• Set of 2 medals
• Countries: United Nations, Oman
• UN Medal: Cambodia / UNTAC Mission
• Oman: Peace Medal of Sultan Qaboos
• Period: 1990s
• Diameters approx.: 36.66 mm and 36.03 mm
Medal Design:
United Nations Medal
Obverse:
United Nations emblem with world map surrounded by olive branches and the letters UN.
Reverse inscription:
IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE
This medal was awarded for participation in the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) mission, 1992–1993.
Ribbon: light blue with central stripes representing the UN peacekeeping colors.
Oman Medal
Obverse inscription: سلام قابوس بن سعيد
Translation: Peace – Qaboos bin Said
Design shows two hands holding a dove, symbolizing peace.
Reverse inscription: السلطان قابوس بن سعيد سلطان عمان
Translation: Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Sultan of Oman
Design shows the Omani national emblem with crossed khanjars and swords.
Ribbon: green center with beige edges.
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures
• Original ribbons present
• Signs of age and wear visible
• Some fraying on ribbon edges
• All dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The United Nations medal commemorates service in the UNTAC peacekeeping mission in Cambodia in the early 1990s.
The Omani medal commemorates Sultan Qaboos and symbolizes peace during his reign in the Sultanate of Oman.
Summary:
A collectible international set including a United Nations Cambodia UNTAC peacekeeping medal and an Omani Peace Medal associated with Sultan Qaboos.