Upgrade your collection with the AOSM Border Protection, Greater Middle East, and ADM medal group. These professionally mounted medals represent dedication, service, and commitment to protecting Australia's borders and fostering peace. Read more..
This notable medal group consists of the Australian Operational Service Medal Border Protection (AOSM BP), the Australian Operational Service Medal Greater Middle East Operation (AOSM GME), and the Australian Defence Medal (ADM), all of which are expertly court mounted for wear.
The Australian Operational Service Medal Border Protection (AOSM BP) is awarded to Australian Defence Force personnel and recognised civilians for their contributions to border protection operations. This medal honours the dedication and effort required to safeguard Australia's borders, often carried out in complex and challenging maritime environments.
The Australian Operational Service Medal Greater Middle East Operation (AOSM GME) is awarded to ADF personnel for service in designated operations in the Greater Middle East Region. This includes various operations aimed at promoting peace and stability, countering extremism, or humanitarian efforts within the region.
The Australian Defence Medal (ADM) is presented to ADF personnel who have completed either an initial enlistment period or four years of service, whichever is shorter. This medal acknowledges the long-term commitment and contribution to the Australian Defence Force, including by Reserve members.
Collectively, these medals serve to recognise a wide range of service commitments, from participation in border protection and international operations to continuous service in the Australian Defence Force. They offer a significant acknowledgment of the dedication and sacrifice of our service men and women.
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.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
