- Time Period: Gulf War (Post-WW2)
- Institution: July 16, 1994
- Country: United Arab Emirates (Other Countries)
The Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait (UAE version) was an award given to members of the UAE’s military for service during the First Gulf War, 1990–91. This medal was issued in very limited numbers.
The UAE’s armed forces have engaged in numerous wars since inception. During the Persian Gulf War, UAE troops, reportedly numbering several hundred, participated in the conflict as part of the GCC Peninsula Shield force that advanced into the city of Kuwait. United States aircraft bombed Iraqi positions from the UAE, and United States ships operated out of UAE ports. The UAE Air Force also carried out strikes against Iraqi forces. A total of six UAE combat deaths were reported as a result of the fighting.
The Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait (UAE) Design
The medal is gold-coloured gilt on metal with enamels. It measures 38.3 mm. The ribbon comes with a pinback.
