Description

Offered is a full sized Replica 1939-45 Australian Service Medal, for Second World War service.

These are quality replicas, they can be worn on special occasions or framed as the purpose suits. The medal comes with a 15cm length of official Toye & Kenning (UK made) medal ribbon. This ribbon is superior quality to the Pakistani medal ribbon that is currently being sold for use.

Medal History

* The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II. The medal was originally awarded to those who served at home or overseas for at least 18 month full-time service, or three years part-time service, between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Members of the Australian Mercantile Marine must have served the qualifying time at sea. In 1996 the qualifying time was reduced to 30 days full-time or 90 days part-time service. To be eligible for the medal a serviceman or woman must have been honourably discharged from the Australian Armed Forces.