Police Overseas Service Medal (POSM) at Military Shop. Ideal for veterans, families and collectors. Browse Australian military products online today. Read more..
This medal is always awarded with a clasp. Please add the required clasp to your cart.
The Police Overseas Service Medal is a respected Australian medal, awarded by the Governor-General. It acknowledges the valuable contributions and service of Australian police officers who serve overseas in hazardous situations or conditions, assisting in peacekeeping and capacity building initiatives. The award serves to recognize the professionalism, dedication, and courage demonstrated by these officers in challenging environments.
Clasps
The POSM is always awarded with a clasp to denote the area where it was earned. Additional awards to the same person are in the form of another clasp. Nineteen clasps have been awarded so far, including but not limited to:
Design
This distinctive 38-millimeter-diameter medal is made from nickel-silver. The obverse of the medal features a globe surmounted by a sprig of wattle. Along the rim is a chequerboard pattern, symbolising police forces around the world. The reverse of the medal displays the Federation Star, surrounded with the words "POLICE OVERSEAS SERVICE MEDAL". A central plaque is traditionally engraved with the recipients name, however copies are engraved with "REPLICA".
Ribbon
The ribbon is a black and white chequerboard pattern.
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:
