Canadian Forces UN United Nations Cyprus Full Size Medal

The Canadian Forces United Nations Cyprus Full Size Medal is an officially issued decoration awarded to members of the Canadian military who served as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Established in 1964, the UNFICYP mission was initiated to prevent further conflict between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. The medal features a circular design bearing the United Nations emblem on the obverse, while the reverse typically displays the inscription relating to peacekeeping service. The attached ribbon is predominantly light blue with a central white stripe, reflecting the standard colors of United Nations decorations. Eligible recipients are those who completed the qualifying period of service in Cyprus as prescribed by the United Nations. This item represents an important period in Canadian peacekeeping history and is of interest to military historians and collectors of Canadian or United Nations memorabilia. Condition, issue details, and provenance may vary.