The AOSM Civilian is a prestigious service medal awarded to Australian Defence employees and civilians who have served on ADF operations. Customize with clasps to denote specific achievements. Read more..
This medal is always awarded with a clasp. Please add the required clasp to your cart.
The Australian Operational Service Medal (AOSM) Civilian is a service medal that may be awarded to Australian Defence employees and civilians of various classes who have been employed on ADF operations under the provision of the Defence Force Discipline Act (1982).
Clasps
This medal is always awarded with a clasp to denote where the medal was earned. The current clasps awarded are:
Design
The medal is a circular design of cupro-nickel finished in antique silver. It features an old-world stylised map on the obverse, representing global operations. The map is crowned by the Federation Star, and surrounded by the inscription "AUSTRALIAN OPERATIONAL SERVICE MEDAL". The reverse bears a wreath of mimosa, overlayed by a horizontal scroll with the words "Defending Australia and its national interests". Above the scroll is the image of an hourglass, signifying ongoing vigilance and timely response.
Ribbon
The ribbon of the AOSM Civilian is green with two narrow gold stripes and a central purple stripe. The colours represent Defence and the Australian national colours.
