The Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 is a prestigious award recognising the valour and sacrifice of soldiers in warlike missions. Crafted with nickel-silver, it showcases the iconic Federation Star and a stunning mimosa wreath. Read more..
This medal is always awarded with a clasp. Please add the required clasp to your cart.
The Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 is a military decoration awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force to recognize service in, or in relation to, prescribed warlike operations. This medal honors the commitment and dedication of military personnel who have served in various missions around the world.
Design
The medal is made of nickel-silver and features the Federation Star encircled by the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN ACTIVE SERVICE MEDAL 1945-1975." The reverse showcases a wreath of mimosa, surrounding a plaque traditionally engraved by the recipient's name and service number.
Ribbon
The ribbon consists of a central thin red stripe, flanked by stripes of yellow, pale blue, dark green, and purple.
Clasps
The Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 is always awarded with clasps to denote the specific non-warlike operation or area of service. Additional clasps are presented for subsequent awards of the medal. The clasps issued for this medal are:
The Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 commemorates the commitment and dedication of the Australian Defence Force personnel who have served in operations between September 1945 and February 1975, reflecting the nation's gratitude for their service in warlike operations.
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.
