The Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) is
an Australian military decoration awarded for meritorious achievement or devotion to duty in non-warlike situations. Established in 1989, it is open to all ranks of the Australian Defence Force and ADF Cadets. Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters CSM.
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Purpose: Recognizes commendable service, leadership, or dedication that benefits the Australian Defence Force during non-warlike operations.
Hierarchy: Second-level award within the Conspicuous Service Decorations, sitting below the Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC).
Post-nominals: Recipients use CSM. Further awards are denoted by a nickel-silver bar attached to the ribbon. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Material: Crafted from nickel-silver.
Obverse: Features a central device of the Southern Cross surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Reverse: Displays a horizontal panel for recipient details over a fluted ray design.
Ribbon: Features alternating narrow diagonal stripes of bush green and sandy gold. [1]
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The Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) is a military decoration
