History

The Gulf Co-operation Council Medal was instituted around 1981. The Medal was awarded in 2 Classes to members of the Federal Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates in recognition of service provided in support of the Gulf Co-operation Council. The Gulf Co-operation Council was established on May 25, 1981, as a political and economic union composed of member forces of the UAE, which coordinates resistance to potential outside interventions.

The I Class is composed of gilt.

There may be additional versions of the Medal which vary by design, but more research is needed to confirm.

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