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The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) 1991 is awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force for distinguished leadership in warlike operations. It recognises outstanding service by individuals who show exceptional skill, judgement, or dedication in operational command roles, particularly in combat environments.
The medal is circular and made of nickel-silver. The obverse features a seven-pointed Federation Star with flames of action between each point, symbolising excellence in combat leadership. The medal is surmounted by the Crown of St Edward. The reverse is plain and engraved with the recipient’s name. Replicas are marked with the word “COPY”.
The ribbon is silver-grey with three vertical red stripes. The red signifies the danger and intensity of warlike service, while the silver-grey reflects professionalism and discipline.
The Distinguished Service Medal 1991 honours individuals who demonstrate leadership, skill, and composure under fire. It represents exceptional service that directly influences the success of warlike operations.
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.
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Ribbon is sold by the centimetre. Choose the length you need:
