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EU ESDP Miniature Medal with ALTHEA Clasp

EU ESDP Miniature Medal with ALTHEA Clasp

£19.50 - £19.50
£19.50
£19.50 - £19.50
£19.50

EU – ESDP Medal with ALTHEA Clasp Miniature Medal

The EU ESDP Medal with ALTHEA clasp Miniature Medal recognises service on Operation ALTHEA, the European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Launched on 2 December 2004, Operation ALTHEA assumed responsibility from NATO's Stabilisation Force (SFOR) and became the European Union's principal military operation in the Western Balkans. The mission was established to support the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement, helping maintain a safe and secure environment while assisting Bosnia and Herzegovina in its continued recovery and development.

Personnel serving on Operation ALTHEA contributed to peacekeeping, security, military reform and capacity-building activities throughout the country.

This miniature medal is a scaled-down version of the full-size award and is designed for wear on mess dress, formal military functions, veterans' events and ceremonial occasions.

Operation ALTHEA

Operation ALTHEA remains one of the European Union's most significant and longest-running military missions. The operation has played an important role in supporting peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina while demonstrating the European Union's growing capability in international peacekeeping and crisis management.

Medal Design

The medal is issued with the ALTHEA clasp, identifying service on Operation ALTHEA in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What is the ALTHEA Medal?

The ALTHEA Medal is a European Union award presented to personnel who completed qualifying service on Operation ALTHEA in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What was Operation ALTHEA?

Operation ALTHEA is the European Union military mission that succeeded NATO's SFOR peacekeeping force in Bosnia and Herzegovina in December 2004.

Is the ALTHEA Medal still awarded?

Operation ALTHEA remains active, and the medal continues to recognise qualifying service on the mission.

What does the ALTHEA clasp represent?

The clasp identifies service specifically on Operation ALTHEA in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

SKU 02-14-00015