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Italian Insignia Worn by United Nations Forces in Korea.

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#1

I seek information and insignia worn by the United Nations Italian Forces that served in the Korean War.

#2

Not sure on any special insignia yet, but as a Medical Unit, the insignia worn will be your standard ones for the Medical Arm as well a standard Ranks.

https://www.unc.mil/Organization/Contributors/Italy/

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#3

Thank you for the picture reference.  If you can assist me in finding any insignia that is shown in the picture, it would be greatly appreciated.

#4
3 hours ago, Dennis Kim said:

Thank you for the picture reference.  If you can assist me in finding any insignia that is shown in the picture, it would be greatly appreciated.

Do you want to buy original Insignia, if so check online places, like ebay.

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#5
15 hours ago, patches said:

Do you want to buy original Insignia, if so check online places, like ebay.

I have been searching in many different places.  What I need is detailed pictures of what I should be looking for.

#6

Hi,

 

This soldier wear a uniform of Italian Military Medical Corps during Korea War.

This is a detailed list of badges, insegna and ribbons.

 

Medical Corps Insigna for cap. (Bustina)

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Medical red flash insigna (red fabrics)  and military service stars (metal)

 

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Ribbons looks:

War Merit Medal (Merito di Guerra)

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Or Liberation War Medal

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But i can not recognise the other ribbon (with 3 white stripes)

 

On right arm there is:

 Ribbon for war wound

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And something that looks a red cross military badge, but is just my idea.

 

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I hope it helps you

 

Ciao!

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#7

Yes I have copied your pictures for my files.

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