Multinational Force and Observers Medal
| Multinational Force and Observers Medal | |
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MFO medal
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| Awarded by Multinational Force and Observers | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Eligibility | Members of the MFO team |
| Awarded for | 170 days service |
| Status | Active |
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| Established | March 24, 1982 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Varies by country |
| Next (lower) | Varies by country |
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MFO Civilian Medal MFO Director General's Award |
 Ribbon for the Multinational Force and Observers Medal |
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The Multinational Force and Observers Medal is an international military decoration which was first created on March 24, 1982. The medal was established under the authority of the Director-General of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) which were established to monitor a neutral ceasefire zone, between Egypt and Israel, as the result of the Yom Kippur War of 1973.
Silver numerals, beginning with numeral '2', worn on the medal ribbon are awarded for additional periods of service with the same mission.
The Multinational Force and Observers Medal is authorized to be worn as a foreign medal for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The medal is worn after Australian medals, with other foreign awards, in the order of date of receipt.
The Multinational Force and Observers Medal is considered an authorized medal within the International Mission Medals category (located after NATO Awards and before Commemorative Awards) for the Canadian Forces (CF). Its order of precedence within the International Missions Medals category is based on date of award (1982–present) and may be worn directly after the International Commission of Control and Supervision Medal (1973) and before the European Community Monitor Mission Medal for Yugoslavia (1991).
The Multinational Force and Observers Medal is considered an authorized medal for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) within the Foreign Medals category, the last category in the New Zealand order of precedence. The MFO Medal is worn directly after the Kuwait Liberation Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
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