Kosovo Campaign Medal

The Kosovo Campaign Medal is a Bronze medal of 1 3/8 inches in diameter. In the center, two mountains with a pass between them rest in front of a fertile valley and atop a wreath of two stylized sheaves of wheat. There is a rising sun behind the mountains, and superimposed over the sun's rays are the words, in two lines, "KOSOVO CAMPAIGN". The stylized wreath of grain represents the agricultural character of the area and its economy, and denotes basic human rights while emphasizing the desire of all for peace, safety and prosperity. The rocky terrain, fertile valley and mountain pass refer to the Dinartic Alps and the campaign's theater of operations. The sunrise denotes the dawning of a new day of unity and hope, the right to build a future of freedom, progress and harmony meeting the goal of the alliance.In the center of the reverse side is the outline of a map of the Yugoslavian Province of Kosovo. Beneath the map is a three-pointed star. In a circle surrounding the map and star are the words "IN DEFENSE OF HUMANITY". The outline of the Province of Kosovo denotes the area of conflict and is combined with the NATO star, the highlighted cardinal points of the compass, signifying the alliance members who stabilized the area and supplied immense relief. The inscription emphasizes the intention of the military action carried out during the campaign.