This is a FULL-SIZE SET OF REPLICA MEDALS. The medals come mounted ready to wear.
The pictured set shows AOSM BORDER PROTECTION, GREATER MIDDLE EAST, DFENCE SERVICE MEDALS & AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MEDAL (ADM)
This set of medals comes mounted as per the pictures & is available in mini as well.
Service Medal (AOSM) is a campaign medal established in 2012 to recognize Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and civilians for service in declared, specific operations. It features a unique ribbon for each operation, such as Border Protection, Greater Middle East, or Special Operations. The medal is silver, featuring a globe and Federation Star.
Key Details of the AOSM:
- Purpose: Recognizes service in operations not fully covered by the Australian Active Service Medal, replacing the need for new, separate medals for each campaign.
- Design: A cupro-nickel, antique silver-finished medal.
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Ribbons/Variants: The medal is awarded with specific ribbons, including:
- Border Protection: For service in maritime security operations.
- Greater Middle East Operation: For operations in the Middle East region.
- Special Operations: For ADF members on specific, declared special operations.
- Counter Terrorism/Special Recovery (CT/SR): For specialized, high-risk operations.
- Civilian: Specifically for defence civilians.
- Indo-Pacific: Recognizes service in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Africa/UNMISS: For operations in South Sudan (Operation ASLAN).
- Qualification: Usually requires, for example, 30 continuous or aggregated days of service in a declared operation.
- Accumulation: An "Accumulated Service Device" is awarded for subsequent deployments to the same operation.
- Approval: Awarded by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Chief of the Defence Force.The medal is designed to recognize both ADF members and civilians who contribute to Australia's national interests.