Australian Service Medal
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For other uses, see Australian Service Medal (disambiguation).
The Australian Service Medal is an Australian military decoration. It was authorised 13 September 1988 to recognise prescribed service in peacekeeping and non-warlike operations. It is awarded with a clasp to denote the prescribed operation and subsequent awards of the medal are made in the form of additional clasps. The Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 recognises non-warlike service prior to February 1975. The Australian Service Medal was replaced in 2012 by the Australian Operational Service Medal, except for ongoing missions.[1]
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Australian Service Medal | |
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Type | Campaign Medal |
Awarded for | Service in non-warlike operations |
Presented by | Australia |
Eligibility | Australian Defence Force personnel |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 13 September 1988 |
Total | 38,681 as at 30 June 2010 |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | Australian General Service Medal Korea |
Next (lower) | Rhodesia Medal |
Related | Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 |
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