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The Australian Operational Service Medal (AOSM) Greater Middle East is a service medal awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Australian Government employees who have provided operational service in the Greater Middle East region.
Eligibilty
AOSM Greater Middle East recognizes the contributions of ADF members and government employees who have participated in operations and missions across the Middle East region, including Operations MANITOU, ACCORDION, OKRA, and HIGHROAD. Eligible service is classified as 30 days service (continuous or accumulated), and / or the Defence member is force assigned to operational duties.
Design
The medal is a circular design of cupro-nickel finished in antique silver. It features an old-world stylised map on the obverse, representing global operations. The map is crowned by the Federation Star, and surrounded by the inscription "AUSTRALIAN OPERATIONAL SERVICE MEDAL". The reverse bears a wreath of mimosa, overlayed by a horizontal scroll with the words "Defending Australia and its national interests". Above the scroll is the image of an hourglass, signifying ongoing vigilance and timely response.
Ribbon
The ribbon of the AOSM Greater Middle East has sand-coloured edges, and three vertical stripes of equal width of green, black, and light blue. The colours represent Australia and hope, anti-piracy, and the maritime and air aspects.
Accumulated Service Device
An Accumulated Service Device - also known as Multiple Tour Indicator (MTI) is awarded to those who complete a second deployment. The MTI is worn on the centre of the ribbon with the medals and ribbon bar.
If you require an MTI, please add it to your cart from here: MTI 2 . MTI 3 . MTI 4 .
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:
