National Medal
The Statutes for the National Medal have been amended on several occasions, most notably in 1982 when the medal was replaced for members of the ADF with the Defence Force Service Awards (DFSA). Members of the ADF, both permanent and part time, remain eligible for the National Medal as a result of service, either full or part time, with other eligible non-ADF organisations.
The Medal
The National Medal is a bronze medal. The obverse shows the Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia within a rim carrying the inscription 'THE NATIONAL MEDAL FOR SERVICE'. The reverse is plain.
The Ribbon
The National Medal ribbon has 15 alternating gold and blue stripes. The colours were the national colours of Australia at the time of introduction.
Clasps
The clasp to the National Medal is a bronze bar having 10 raised hemispheres. When the ribbon is worn alone, the award of a clasp is indicated by a ribbon emblem in the form of a representation of the medal. An additional emblem is added for each clasp awarded.
Post Nominals
There is no entitlement to postnominal letters for recipients of the National Service Medal. |
