The Police Overseas Service Medal is a respected Australian medal, awarded to police officers who serve overseas in hazardous conditions. It recognises professionalism, dedication, and courage. Read more..
This medal is always awarded with a clasp. Please add the required clasp to your cart.
The Police Overseas Service Medal is a respected Australian medal, awarded by the Governor-General. It acknowledges the valuable contributions and service of Australian police officers who serve overseas in hazardous situations or conditions, assisting in peacekeeping and capacity building initiatives. The award serves to recognize the professionalism, dedication, and courage demonstrated by these officers in challenging environments.
Clasps
The POSM is always awarded with a clasp to denote the area where it was earned. Additional awards to the same person are in the form of another clasp. Nineteen clasps have been awarded so far, including but not limited to:
Design
This distinctive 38-millimeter-diameter medal is made from nickel-silver. The obverse of the medal features a globe surmounted by a sprig of wattle. Along the rim is a chequerboard pattern, symbolising police forces around the world. The reverse of the medal displays the Federation Star, surrounded with the words "POLICE OVERSEAS SERVICE MEDAL". A central plaque is traditionally engraved with the recipients name, however copies are engraved with "REPLICA".
Ribbon
The ribbon is a black and white chequerboard pattern.
