Obverse:
The NATO star set in a wreath of olive leaves.

Reverse:
In the centre of the medal are two olive branches which separates the English and French inscription, IN SERVICE OF PEACE AND FREEDOM. Along the edge are the English and French words for NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION.

Ribbon:
Blue with a white-edged silver central stripe.

Bar:
Inscribed with the words NON ARTICLE 5.