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The Philippines Military Merit Medal is a distinguished military decoration awarded by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Established in 1935, this medal serves as recognition of heroic achievement or meritorious service rendered not only by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines but also by allied forces including Australian and British military personnel who have significantly contributed to the defense and welfare of the Republic of the Philippines.
Eligibility for the Philippines Military Merit Medal requires the following:
This distinctive 35-millimeter-diameter medal features a design rich in symbolism. The obverse of the medal showcases three stars, signifying the three main geographical divisions of the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The stars are surrounded by a wreath, symbolizing honor and achievement. The reverse side bears the inscription 'FOR MILITARY MERIT'.
The accompanying ribbon, 35 millimeters wide, is blue with a single, central red stripe. The blue represents loyalty and justice, while the red stands for courage and patriotism.
Recipients of the Philippines Military Merit Medal, whether they belong to the Armed Forces of the Philippines or are part of the allied Australian and British forces, bear an enduring recognition of their heroic achievements or meritorious service to the Republic of the Philippines. This award serves as a lasting testament to their extraordinary commitment and dedication to their duty.
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:
