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To be eligible, recipients must have rendered outstanding service in connection with Australian Antarctic expeditions. This includes scientific researchers, expedition leaders, logistics personnel, and support staff who operate in harsh and remote Antarctic conditions. The award is not limited to Australian citizens but is primarily focused on Australian expeditions.
The Antarctic Medal is circular and made of nickel-silver. One side features a stylised map of Antarctica with the words “For Outstanding Service in the Antarctic”. The reverse shows the Commonwealth Coat of Arms and the inscription “Australian Antarctic Medal”. The medal is engraved with the recipient’s details. Replicas are engraved with the word “COPY”.
The ribbon is white with pale blue edge stripes. The white symbolises the vast Antarctic ice, while the blue represents the surrounding Southern Ocean. The clean, simple design reflects the purity and remoteness of the Antarctic environment.
The Antarctic Medal represents dedication, endurance, and exceptional contribution in one of the world’s most demanding environments. It is a national symbol of appreciation for those who advance Australia’s interests and scientific efforts in Antarctica.
SPECIFICATIONS:Every replica medal can be supplied loose or mounted ready to wear. Here's how the options differ, so you can choose the right one.
The medals are fixed to a stiff backing board so they sit flat and stay in line while worn. It's the neatest presentation, and serving members of the Australian Defence Force are required to wear their medals court mounted.
Each medal hangs freely from its ribbon below a top bar. This was the usual style from the Boer War through to World War II, and there are no fixed rules about who can wear it.
Just the ribbons, mounted in order of precedence on a small bar. Ribbon bars are worn on uniform day to day, when full medals would be impractical.
The medal and ribbon come as separate parts, ready for you or your mounter to assemble. Full size medals come with 30cm of ribbon and miniatures with 15cm.
Miniatures are mounted the same way at a smaller scale. They're worn at evening and formal events, generally anything after 6pm such as dinners, where full size medals would be impractical.
Every style comes with a traditional pin or a magnetic fitting. Magnetic mounts hold firmly without putting holes in your jacket or uniform, and are easier to put on and take off, which helps anyone with limited dexterity.
For any queries, please fill out our support form as the primary way to reach us. This ensures your request is properly logged and addressed promptly by the right team. Alternatively, call us at (02) 6123 2950.
Ribbon is sold by the centimetre. Choose the length you need:
