Colombia, Republic. A Medal For Service In War Overseas, Bronze Star For The Korean War, C.1955 Archive the reverse inscribed “Signum Memoriae”

the reverse inscribed “Signum Memoriae” (Latin - In Memory)

silver cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border

63 mm x 56

raised medal bed

Colombia, Republic. A Medal For Service In War Overseas, Bronze Star For The Korean War, C.1955 Archive the reverse inscribed “Signum Memoriae”(Medalla por servicios en "Guerra Internacional", Estrella de Bronce). Instituted in 1952. In bronze gilt, measuring 41 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, embroidered Taegukgi of the Republic of Korea flag on its original ribbon, suspended from a traditional horizontal hanger with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Service in War Overseas was established by Decree No. 812 of 1952. The medal is for award to