Order of Australia Medal
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The General Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) is a prestigious award that honours individuals for their remarkable contributions. Its exquisite design highlights a stunning mimosa flower, and displays Australia's national colours. Read more..
The Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Civilian Division is a prestigious award that celebrates individuals for their noteworthy service and significant contributions to Australian society. Bestowed by the Governor-General of Australia, based on recommendations from the Council for the Order of Australia, the medal acknowledges accomplishments across a diverse range of areas, including community involvement, philanthropic efforts, and contributions to the arts and sciences.
The focal point of the medal's design is a mimosa flower head, shaped into a rounded disc. This motif serves as the foundational element for all classifications within the Order of Australia, extending to the related lapel pins as well. The design remains uniform, irrespective of whether it's for the General or Military Divisions, with no unique features to differentiate between them.
The accompanying ribbon is designed with a royal blue backdrop, adorned with a central stripe featuring gold mimosa blossoms. These colours were selected to mirror Australia's national colours when the order was initially founded. The ribbon intended for the Medal of the Order of Australia measures 32 millimetres in width for the full-sized version.
Lapel Pin
The OAM is represented with a lapel pin for day to day use. Click here for more information: OAM Lapel Pin.
SPECIFICATIONS:If you order your Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) - General 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.
This style uses a rigid board with the medals secured in position, combined with a magnetic strip for fastening to clothing. The magnets hold the medals in place without the need for pins, preventing fabric damage. Court mounting keeps the medals aligned and presented in a professional layout. The magnetic version provides the same appearance with the added benefit of easy on and off.
Swing mounting allows the medal to hang freely from its ribbon. In the magnetic style, the top bar contains magnets instead of a pin or brooch, attaching securely to your jacket or shirt. This gives the traditional swinging style without putting holes in fabric and allows quick attachment and removal.
Miniature court mounting is arranged on a firm backing like the full size version but in smaller scale for formal evening wear. The magnetic fitting replaces pins, protecting clothing and making it faster to put on or take off. These are often worn at dinners and functions.
Miniature swing mounting allows the medals to move freely from the ribbon, with magnets in the top bar for fastening. This avoids damage to uniforms and is convenient for events where full size medals are not required.
A ribbon bar is a compact way to wear medal ribbons in the correct order of precedence. The magnetic back lets the bar attach to your uniform without pins, keeping the fabric intact. This is a practical choice for daily wear when full medals are not needed.
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Got them for Grandchildren to remember thief Grandad was awarded the OAM
