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Australian Operational Service Medal – CT/SR
Full size replica from $60 court mounted. Miniature replica from $50 court mounted. Remounting of Original or replica + clean from $60 court mounted. Further reading The Australian Operational Service Medal (AOSM) – CT/SR recognises the service of Australian Defence Force members on counter terrorism and special recovery activities from 1 November 2020. Design The OSM is a cupro-nickel medal 38 mm in diameter, finished in antique silver. The obverse bears an old-world stylised world globe signifying global operations, interlinked with a Federation Star. The globe is surrounded by the words ‘AUSTRALIAN OPERATIONAL SERVICE MEDAL’. The reverse bears a central horizontal stylised scroll with the words ‘Defending Australia and its national interests’, overlaying a wreath of mimosa, above which sits an hour glass motif signifying the ongoing vigilance and timely response of Defence. Ribbon The ribbon has black edges, symbolising counter terrorism operations, which then fade to grey, symbolising the urban nature of operations. The blue stripes, which flank the central white stripe, represent the broader contribution of the Special Operation command staff. The white symbolises the peaceful outcome as a final action. Order of Wear Is below the Australian Service Medal. If worn with other AOSM's they are to be ordered in date of qualifying service. And above the Australian Operational Service Medal (CIVILIAN). Further information can be found at Defence Honours and Awards Governor General Office PMC Honours and Symbols Information sourced from the DHAM. |
