The Australian Police Medal (APM) is a prestigious honour recognising exceptional dedication and valuable contributions to law enforcement. Made from sterling silver, it features the emblem of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, complemented by a ribbon. Read more..
The Australian Police Medal (APM) is a prestigious award bestowed upon members of Australian police forces in recognition of their distinguished service and significant contributions to law enforcement and community safety. Established in 1986, this medal serves to acknowledge the outstanding achievements and commitment of police officers throughout Australia.
Eligibility for the Australian Police Medal requires the following:
The medal, with a diameter of 38 millimeters, is made of silver. The obverse side features the Federation Star overlayed with the Sovereign effigy, over a pattern of fluted rays. The reverse side carries the inscription "AUSTRALIAN POLICE MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE", surrounded with a wreath of wattle. Copies are engraved with "REPLICA".
The accompanying ribbon, 32 millimeters wide, consists of equal-sized vertical stripes of white on the edges, and dark blue in the centre.
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.
