This distinguished medal ensemble features the National Emergency Medal with the Victorian Bushfires 2009 clasp, complemented by the Australian Defence Medal (ADM), both expertly court mounted for ceremonial wear.
The National Emergency Medal is a prestigious Australian award granted to individuals who have rendered noteworthy service in specific national emergencies. The Victorian Bushfires 2009 clasp is a special attachment that distinctly recognises the exceptional service and contributions made during the devastating Victorian Bushfires in 2009. This clasp honors the extraordinary efforts of those who played a critical role in firefighting, relief, and recovery operations, including both organised personnel and independent volunteers.
The Australian Defence Medal (ADM) is awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force who have fulfilled their initial enlistment term or have served for four years, whichever comes first. This medal acknowledges the commitment and consistent service of both regular and Reserve members of the ADF.
Together, these medals represent a spectrum of service from emergency response in significant national events like the Victorian Bushfires in 2009, to ongoing dedication and service in the Australian Defence Force. They are a profound expression of gratitude and recognition for the bravery, commitment, and sacrifices made by Australian service members.
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.