The prestigious Australian General Service Medal for Korea pays tribute to the brave Australian soldiers who served during the Korean War. Its design showcases a map of South Korea and gum leaves, symbolising their dedication and commitment. Read more..
The Australian General Service Medal for Korea is a service medal awarded to Australian military personnel who served in Korea during the Korean War between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. Established in 1953, the Australian General Service Medal for Korea recognizes the contribution and sacrifices of Australian soldiers who served during the Korean War, which was fought in support of the United Nations Command to defend South Korea against the invading North Korean army.
Design
The circular medal is finished in antique silver, and features a design of polar projection lines overlayed with a map of South Korea. This design is surrounded by the words "AUSTRALIAN GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL KOREA". The reverse of the medal displays the words "POST ARMISTICE SERVICE 1953-1956", surrounded by a wreath of gum leaves. The suspender bar features the Federation Star.
Ribbon
The accompanying ribbon has a central line of yellow, flanked by stripes of light blue, and bordered by white. These colours reflect those used in the Korea Medal and United Nations Korea Medal.
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.
