Companion of The Order of Australia (AC) - Military at Military Shop for service recognition, remembrance or display. Shop online today. Read more..
The Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) – Military Division is awarded to senior officers of the Australian Defence Force for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in military service. It recognises exceptional leadership, strategic command, and significant national impact.
The insignia is a gold, convex disc shaped like a stylised wattle blossom, with radiating golden petals and clusters. At the centre is a blue enamel ring inscribed with the word “AUSTRALIA”, surrounding a smaller gold disc with a wattle motif. The insignia is topped by the Crown of St Edward. Replicas are marked with the word “COPY”.
The ribbon is royal blue with a yellow edge and repeating wattle blossom patterns. The yellow edge and device indicate a military award and distinguish it from the civil version.
The AC – Military Division symbolises Australia’s highest honour for military excellence. It reflects outstanding service in command, strategic leadership, and national defence at the highest level.
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:
