Member of the Order of Australia Medal (AM) - General at Military Shop for service recognition, remembrance or display. Shop online today. Read more..
The Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division is a distinguished accolade that celebrates the extraordinary contributions and dedication of members within the Australian community. Bestowed by the Governor-General of Australia, based on recommendations from the Council for the Order of Australia, the award recognises exemplary achievements in various roles, including leadership, innovation, bravery, and dedication.
The central design element of the Order is a mimosa flower head, fashioned into a convex disc. This motif serves as the base design for all categories of the Order of Australia awards, including the corresponding medals and lapel pins. The design is uniform for both the General and Military Divisions, without any distinguishing features between them. The central insignia is inscribed with the word "Australia", accompanied by two sprigs of mimosa leaves. The suspender of the medal is fashioned as the Crown of St Edward in full colour.
The ribbon is designed with a royal blue backdrop, embellished with a central band featuring gold mimosa blossoms. The ribbon intended for the Member of the Order measures 38 millimetres in width for the full-sized version.
Lapel Pin
The AM is represented with a lapel pin for day to day use. Click here for more information: AM 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.
Ribbon is sold by the centimetre. Choose the length you need:
