The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 honours the bravery and sacrifice of Australian service personnel during World War II. It features King George VI and the Australian Coat of Arms. The ribbon represents the branches of the Imperial Defence Force. Read more..
The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 is an Australian military decoration that was created to recognize the service of Australian personnel during World War II. The medal was established in 1949 and was awarded to those who served in the Australian Armed Forces, or in any other capacity, in a theatre of war between the years 1939 and 1945.
Design
The medal features the effigy of King George VI on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription "GEORGIVS VI D:G: BR:OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:". The reverse side of the medal bears the Australian Coat of Arms, surrounded by the inscription "THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945".
Ribbon
The ribbon of the medal features a central stripe of light khaki, flanked by narrow stripes of red, with a dark blue border on the left, and light blue on the right. The colours represent the branches of the Imperial Defence Force.
The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 recognizes the vital role that Australian service personnel played during World War II, both at home and abroad. It is a symbol of the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of those who served in the Australian Armed Forces during this significant period in history. The medal is a reminder of the significant contributions that Australians made during World War II, and it is a testament to the legacy of the brave men and women who served their country during this challenging time.
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This medal arrived in perfect order with its miniature copies. It belongs to someone in my husband's family - and while we cannot ALL have the original, this lovely copy will be appreciated by the whole tribe no doubt. Thank you for your delivery service, it arrived in perfect condition and certainly on time.
Excellent service and helpful advice as we had 3 medals court mounted. They look so good.
A present to my son from the Grandfather he never had the pleasure of meeting.. Great quality and presentation. Thank you.
A present to my son from the Grandfather he never had the pleasure of meeting.. Great quality and presentation. Thank you.
