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AFP Medal for Bravery

The Bravery Medal by AFP is a distinguished accolade honouring the exceptional valour exhibited by Australian Federal Police officers. Crafted from vintage silver, it highlights the Federation Star and Australian Coat-of-Arms. Read more..

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BN4424
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$12.25 - $60.00

For mounted medals, choose mounting style and size. Add ALL required medals with the SAME mounting style. Mounted medals ship in 4-6 weeks. For unmounted medals, choose 'Unmounted' option, allow upto 4 weeks for shipping of unmounted medals.

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SKU:BN4424

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SKU:
BN4424

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Brand Group 1, Brand Group 2, Product Group 2, Product Group 3, Organisation,

Specifications

Brand Group 1:
Brands
Brand Group 2:
Medals of Australia
Product Group 2:
Medals
Product Group 3:
Replica Medals
Organisation:
Honours & Awards,Imperial

Description

The Australian Federal Police Medal for Bravery is an esteemed award established to honour the remarkable courage displayed by both current and former members of the Australian Federal Police. Eligibility for this distinguished medal requires individuals to have:

  • Demonstrated exceptional bravery in life-threatening situations, going beyond the call of duty to protect life or property; or
  • Carried out acts of courage under conditions of significant risk, as determined by the AFP Commissioner.

Design

The medal is crafted from antique silver and showcases the Federation Star, the Australian Coat-of-Arms, and St Edward's Crown. The accompanying ribbon is adorned with stripes in shades of maroon, blue, and white.

Unmounted Medals

If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.

AFP Medal for Bravery Full Size Court Mounted

The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.

It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.

AFP Medal for Bravery Full Size Swing Mounted

The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.

AFP Medal for Bravery Miniature Court Mounted

Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

AFP Medal for Bravery Miniature Swing Mounted

Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

AFP Medal for Bravery Ribbon Bar

A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.