Common Medal Groups
COMMON MEDAL GROUPS
We carry a vast selection of common service medal groups, available in both full-sized and miniatures.
Our replica medal sets are of the finest quality and are mounted and ready for wear.
Find common medal groups from WW1 and WW2, through to modern service.
WWI
WWI PAIR
At the conclusion of the First World War in 1918, more than 416,000 Australians had enlisted for service.
This figure is even more remarkable when noting that the nation's population at that time was less than five million
and that Australia was one of only two countries that did not conscript combatants during the War.
As a result of Australia's significant involvement in the Great War,
many families still have a direct link to this conflict through the medals that their ancestors received for their service.
Such medals are often treasured as heirlooms and handed down from one generation to the next.
By virtue of being a Dominion of the British Empire at the time, Australians were eligible for a wide variety of Imperial honours and awards.
This set consists of the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
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WW1 Pair Ribbon Bar
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WWI TRIO
At the conclusion of the First World War in 1918, more than 416,000 Australians had enlisted for service.
This figure is even more remarkable when noting that the nation's population at that time was less than five million
and that Australia was one of only two countries that did not conscript combatants during the War.
As a result of Australia's significant involvement in the Great War,
many families still have a direct link to this conflict through the medals that their ancestors received for their service.
Such medals are often treasured as heirlooms and handed down from one generation to the next.
By virtue of being a Dominion of the British Empire at the time, Australians were eligible for a wide variety of Imperial honours and awards.
This set consists of the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
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WW1 Trio Ribbon Bar
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WW2
WW2 PAIR
This set consists of the War Medal 1939-45 and Australian Service Medal 1939-1945.
The War Medal 1939- 45 was awarded between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 and recognised 28 days of full-time service.
The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 was the first distinguished Australian medal and recognises service during World War 2.
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WW2 Pair Ribbon Bar
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PACIFIC
This set consists of the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-45, and Australian Service Medal 1939-1945.
The 1939-45 Star recognises service from 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.
The Pacific Star has been awarded for those who entered operational service in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.
The star was awarded between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945.
The War Medal 1939- 45 was awarded between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 and recognised 28 days of full-time service.
The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 was the first distinguished Australian medal and recognises service during World War 2.
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WW2 Pacific 4 (3 and 1) Ribbon Bar
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PACIFIC + DEFENCE
This set consists of the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-194, Australian Service Medal 1939-1945, and the Defence Medal.
The 1939-45 Star recognises service from 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.
The Pacific Star has been awarded for those who entered operational service in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.
The star was awarded between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945.
The War Medal 1939- 45 was awarded between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 and recognised 28 days of full-time service.
The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 was the first distinguished Australian medal and recognises service during World War 2.
The Defence Medal is a British campaign medal awarded for service during WW2.
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WW2 Pacific 4+Defence Medal Ribbon Bar (1 and 4)
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PACIFIC + ASM45-75
This set consists of the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-1945, and the Australia Service Medal 45-75, with one clasp to go on this medal as well.
The 1939-45 Star recognises service from 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.
The Pacific Star has been awarded for those who entered operational service in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.
The star was awarded between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945.
The War Medal 1939- 45 was awarded between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 and recognised 28 days of full-time service.
The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 was the first distinguished Australian medal and recognises service during World War 2.
Additionally, the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 serves to recognise those who served in non-warlike operations between 1945 and 1975.
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WW2 Pacific 4 + ASM45-75 Ribbon Bar (4 and 1)
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AFRICA
The Africa set contains the 1939-1945 Star, the Africa Star, the War Medal 1939-1945, and the Australian Service Medal 1939-1945.
The 1939-1945 Star was awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.
The Africa Star is primarily awarded for service in North Africa from 10 June 1940 until 12 May 1943 but may be awarded for several other reasons as well.
The War Medal 1939-1945 was awarded between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 for 28 days of full-time service.
The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 was the first distinguished Australian medal and recognises service during World War 2.
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WW2 Africa 4 Ribbon bar
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AFRICA + DEFENCE
The Africa + Defence Group contains the 1939-1945 Star, the Africa Star, the Defence Medal, the War Medal 1939-1945, and the Australian Service Medal 1939-1945.
The 1939-1945 Star was awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.
The Africa Star is primarily awarded for service in North Africa from 10 June 1940 until 12 May 1943 but may be awarded for several other reasons as well.
The War Medal 1939-1945 was awarded between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 for 28 days of full-time service.
The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 was the first distinguished Australian medal and recognises service during World War 2.
The Defence Medal is a British campaign medal awarded for service during WW2.
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WW2 Africa 4 + Defence Medal Ribbon Bar (3 and 2)
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VIETNAM
The Vietnam Group 4 consists of the Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with Vietnam Clasp,
Vietnam Medal, Australian Defence Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Bar.
The Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 can be awarded for service between 3 September 1945 up to 13 February 1975.
The Australian Defence Medal is awarded to personnel who have been enlisted for a fixed period
and completed the specified period or an indefinite period and completed four years of qualifying service.
The Vietnam Medal recognises ADF members serving in South Vietnam, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal was issued for Australian personnel
by the Government of the Republic of Vietnam to recognise service from 31 July 1962 to 28 March 1973.
LOGISTICS & SUPPORT
The Vietnam Logistics Support Group consists of the Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with Vietnam Clasp, Vietnam Logistics & Support Medal and Australian Defence Medal.
The Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 can be awarded for service between 3 September 1945 up to 13 February 1975.
The Australian Defence Medal is awarded to personnel who have been enlisted for a fixed period and completed the specified period or an indefinite period and completed four years of qualifying service.
The Vietnam Logistics & Support Medal recognises the service of personnel in support roles during the Vietnam War.
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Vietnam Group 3 Logistics & Support Ribbon Bar
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ANSM
The Vietnam Group 5 Anniversary of National Service Medal contains 5 full-size replica medals, including the Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with Vietnam Clasp,
Vietnam Medal, Australian Defence Medal, Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Bar.
These medals are awarded to service members who served during the Vietnam War.
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Vietnam Group 5 ANSM Full Size Swing Mounted
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Vietnam Group 5 ANSM Miniature Swing Mounted
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Vietnam Group 5 ANSM Ribbon Bar (4 and 1)
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AOSM
BORDER PROTECTION
The Border Protection medal recognises a range of operations conducted since 1997.
Qualifying defence members must meet requirements as set out by the Department of Defence.
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AOSM - Border Protection Ribbon Bar
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GREATER MIDDLE EAST OPERATIONS
The Greater Middle East Operation Groups contains the Australian Operational Service Medal - Greater Middle East Operation and the Australian Defence Medal.
The Australian Operational Service Medal - Greater Middle East Operation recognises the service on Operation Highroad from Jan 1 2015,
and Operations MANITOU, ACCORDION and OKRA from 1 July 2014.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
The Australian Operational Service Medal – Special Operations recognises the service of members on special operations.
It was declared by the Chief of the Defence Force from 1 Nov 2019.
The Australian Defence Medal is awarded to personnel who have been enlisted for a fixed period
and completed the specified period or an indefinite period and completed four years of qualifying service.
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AOSM - Special Operations Full Size Court Mounted
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AOSM - CT/SR
The Australian Operational Service Medal - CT/SR has been awarded from 1 November 2020.
It recognises the service of the ADF members on special recovery and counter-terrorism activities.
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AOSM - CT/SR Ribbon Bar
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ADM
The Australian Defence Medal is awarded to personnel who have been enlisted for a fixed period
and completed the specified period or an indefinite period and completed four years of qualifying service.
ADM+AOSM
ADM+ AOSM-CT/SR
The Australian Operational Service Medal - CT/SR has been awarded from 1 November 2020.
It recognises the service of the ADF members on special recovery and counter-terrorism activities.
Here it is combined with the Australian Defence Medal, which is awarded to personnel who have been enlisted for a fixed period
and completed the specified period or an indefinite period and completed four years of qualifying service.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
The Australian Operational Service Medal – Special Operations recognises the service of members on special operations.
It was declared by the Chief of the Defence Force from 1 Nov 2019.
The Australian Defence Medal is awarded to personnel who have been enlisted
for a fixed period and completed the specified period or an indefinite period and completed four years of qualifying service.
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ADM+ AOSM-Special Operations Full Size Court Mounted
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BORDER PROTECTION
The Border Protection medal recognises a range of operations conducted since 1997.
Qualifying defence members must meet requirements as set out by the Department of Defence.
The Australian Defence Medal is awarded to personnel who have been enlisted for a fixed period and completed the specified period or an indefinite period and completed four years of qualifying service.
GREATER MIDDLE EAST OPERATION
The Greater Middle East Operation Groups contains the Australian Operational Service Medal - Greater Middle East Operation and the Australian Defence Medal.
The Australian Operational Service Medal - Greater Middle East Operation recognises the service on Operation Highroad from Jan 1 2015, and Operations MANITOU, ACCORDION and OKRA from 1 July 2014.
The Australian Defence Medal is awarded to personnel who have been enlisted for a fixed period and completed the specified period or an indefinite period and completed four years of qualifying service.
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ADM+ANSM
The ADM and ANSM group combine the Australian Defence Medal and Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medals to create this group.
The Australian Defence Medal is awarded to personnel who have been enlisted for a fixed period and completed the specified period or an indefinite period and completed four years of qualifying service.
The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal is awarded commemoratively for service for post-war national service schemes.
DLSM+ADM
The Australian Defence Medal is awarded to and recognises Australian Defence Force personnel who have been enlisted for a fixed period
and completed the specified period or an indefinite period and completed four years of qualifying service. If a fixed period is less than four years and has been completed this is also recognised by the ADM.
The Defence Long Service medal is awarded to members who have completed 15 years of qualifying service on or after 14 February 1975. For further details visit: Defence Long Service.
