The Ambulance Service Medal is a distinguished accolade that recognises the remarkable commitment and impact of ambulance service personnel. Adorned with a Federation Star and a chevron-patterned ribbon, it epitomizes excellence and dedication. Read more..
The Ambulance Service Medal is a distinguished award established to honour the exceptional service and dedication of both current and former members of ambulance services across Australia. Eligibility for this esteemed medal requires individuals to have:
Design
The Ambulance Service Medal is a circular piece with hues of silver and bronze. The obverse showcases a Federation Star laid over a modified Maltese Cross, symbolising the essence of ambulance services. This design is set against a backdrop of Australian wattle.
Encircling the Federation Star are twenty-four spheres, representing the round-the-clock availability of the Ambulance Service to the community.
The ribbon, with a width of 32 millimetres, displays a series of chevrons or V-shaped patterns. These angles are inspired by the open end of the arm of the cross. The chevrons alternate in colours of red, white, red, and silver-grey.
If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.
The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.
It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.
Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.
