Mission medal of the European Union

The European Union Mission Medal (formerly ESDP Medal; English also CSDP Medal) is an award for people (civil and military) who have participated in missions abroad for at least 30 days within the framework of the common security and defense policy of the European Union .

Award

The different uses are each identified by a clasp on the strap or the strap buckle. The medal can be worn by active and former soldiers of the Bundeswehr. The Bundeswehr Mission Medal and the corresponding CSDP medal are usually awarded in an honorable ceremony, the Medal Parade , in the country of deployment. It is comparable to the NATO Mission Medal .

Appearance

The award is one of non-ferrous metal -made plated mm round medal having a diameter of 35th It shows the twelve stars from the European flag running in a circle . On the back there is the three-line inscription PRO PACE UNUM (Together for Peace).

The medal is worn on a blue ribbon with a 10 mm wide, colored central stripe on the left side of the chest. The median of awards for personnel who were directly deployed in the area of operation is golden yellow, while a white stripe is used for corresponding personnel in the headquarters (planning and support).

The variant with a white median is awarded for the German shares of the EUTM MALI support company.