Order of Australia Medal
I was very pleased to see the quality of this product and believe it to be very good value. Thank you.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) - General at Military Shop for service recognition, remembrance or display. Shop online today. Read more..
The Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Civilian Division is a prestigious award that celebrates individuals for their noteworthy service and significant contributions to Australian society. Bestowed by the Governor-General of Australia, based on recommendations from the Council for the Order of Australia, the medal acknowledges accomplishments across a diverse range of areas, including community involvement, philanthropic efforts, and contributions to the arts and sciences.
The focal point of the medal's design is a mimosa flower head, shaped into a rounded disc. This motif serves as the foundational element for all classifications within the Order of Australia, extending to the related lapel pins as well. The design remains uniform, irrespective of whether it's for the General or Military Divisions, with no unique features to differentiate between them.
The accompanying ribbon is designed with a royal blue backdrop, adorned with a central stripe featuring gold mimosa blossoms. These colours were selected to mirror Australia's national colours when the order was initially founded. The ribbon intended for the Medal of the Order of Australia measures 32 millimetres in width for the full-sized version.
Lapel Pin
The OAM is represented with a lapel pin for day to day use. Click here for more information: OAM Lapel Pin.
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.
I was very pleased to see the quality of this product and believe it to be very good value. Thank you.
Got them for Grandchildren to remember thief Grandad was awarded the OAM
Ribbon is sold by the centimetre. Choose the length you need:
