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The Australian Defence Medal is a prestigious military decoration for current and former Australian Defence Force personnel. No clasps or attachments. Cupronickel medal with Commonwealth Coat of Arms. Red ribbon with black edges. Read more..
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The Australian Defence Medal (ADM) is a military decoration awarded to recognize current and former Australian Defence Force personnel. To be eligible for the Australian Defence Medal, ADF personnel must have:
This medal was not awarded with any clasps or attachments.
Design
The medal is cupronickel. The obverse has a stylised version of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms as used on the Australia Service Medal 1939-45. This is surrounded by the inscription ‘THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MEDAL’ above a sprig of wattle.
The reverse has the inscription ‘FOR SERVICE’ below the Crown of St Edward surrounded by two sprays of wattle leaves and blossom.
Ribbon
The ribbon is red with black edges, the colours of the Flanders poppy that represent the Anzac spirit of the Australian armed forces. The white stripes divide the ribbon into three, to denote the three Services and represent service contributing to the peace of Australia.
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