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Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 (AASM 45-75)

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SKU:BN3225

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SKU:
BN3225

Specifications

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:
Australian,Honours & Awards

Description

This medal is always awarded with a clasp. Please add the required clasp to your cart.

The Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 is a military decoration awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force to recognize service in, or in relation to, prescribed warlike operations. This medal honors the commitment and dedication of military personnel who have served in various missions around the world.

Design

The medal is made of nickel-silver and features the Federation Star encircled by the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN ACTIVE SERVICE MEDAL 1945-1975." The reverse showcases a wreath of mimosa, surrounding a plaque traditionally engraved by the recipient's name and service number.

Ribbon

The ribbon consists of a central thin red stripe, flanked by stripes of yellow, pale blue, dark green, and purple.

Clasps

The Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 is always awarded with clasps to denote the specific non-warlike operation or area of service. Additional clasps are presented for subsequent awards of the medal. The clasps issued for this medal are:

  • KOREA
  • MALAYA
  • MALAYSIA
  • THAILAND
  • THAI-MALAY
  • VIETNAM

The Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 commemorates the commitment and dedication of the Australian Defence Force personnel who have served in operations between September 1945 and February 1975, reflecting the nation's gratitude for their service in warlike operations.

SPECIFICATIONS:
    Medal history and eligibility Read the full guide to the Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 (AASM 45-75): its history, who is eligible, and where it sits in the order of wear.

    Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 (AASM 45-75): mounting options explained

    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.

    Court mounted Required for serving ADF members

    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.

    Swing mounted Traditional style

    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.

    Ribbon bar For everyday uniform wear

    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.

    Unmounted Medal and ribbon supplied separately

    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.

    Full size or miniature?

    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.

    Pin or magnetic?

    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.

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    2 Reviews

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    • James Tang Wei - 23rd Dec 2025

      5
      ASSM

      Very satisfied with the medal presentation, the court mounting with the other medalsh were very professionally done

    • Sandra Wunsch - 6th Aug 2025

      5
      Perfect

      Looks just as good as the original

    2 Reviews

    • James Tang Wei - 23rd Dec 2025

      5
      ASSM

      Very satisfied with the medal presentation, the court mounting with the other medalsh were very professionally done

    • Sandra Wunsch - 6th Aug 2025

      5
      Perfect

      Looks just as good as the original