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Imperial and Australian Medals awarded to &
worn by Australians
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Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross for Australia
VC
Cross of Valour
CV
Knight/Lady Companion of the Order of the Garter
KG/LG
Knight/Lady Companion of the of Order of the Thistle
KT/LT
Member of the Order of Merit
OM
Knight/Dame of the Order of Australia
(General Division)
AK/AD
Knight/Dame of the Order of Australia
(Military Division)
AK/AD
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
GCVO
Companion of the Order of Australia
(General Division)
AC
Knight/Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
KVCO/DCVO
Companion of the Order of Australia
(Military Division)
AC
Member of the Order of Australia
(General Division)
AO
Member of the Order of Australia
(Military Division)
AO
Order of Saint John and Saint George
CMG
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
CVO
Order of the British Empire
(General Division)
MBE
Order of the British Empire
(Military Division)
OBE
Order of the Companions of
Honour
CH
Knights Bachelors Badge
Star of Gallantry
SG
Star of courage
SC
Distinguished Service Order
DSO
Distinguished Service Cross
DSC
Member of the Order of Australia
(General Division)
AM
Member of the Order of Australia
(Military Division)
AM
Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order
LVO
Imperial Service Order
ISO
Member of the Royal Victorian Order
MVO
Conspicuous
Service Cross
CSC
Nursing Service Cross
NSC
Royal Red Cross
RRC/ARRC
Bravery Medal
BM
Distinguished Service Cross
1914-1991
DSC
Military Cross
MC
Distinguished Flying Cross
DFC
AirForce Cross
AFC
Medal for Gallantry
MG
Distinguished Service Medal
DSM
Public Service Medal
PSM
Australian Police Medal
APM
Australian Fire Service Medal
AFSM
Ambulance Service Medal
ASM
Emergency Service Medal
ESM
Australian Corrections Medal
ACM
Medal of the Order of Australia
(General Division)
OAM
Medal of the Order of Australia
(Military Division)
OAM
Order of Saint John
Distinguished Conduct Medal
DCM
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Navy)
CGM
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (RAF)
CGM
George Medal
GM
Conspicuous Service Medal
CSM
Australian Arctic Medal
AAM
Queens Police Medal for Gallantry
QPSM
Queens Fire Service Medal for Gallantry
QFSM
Distinguished Service Medal
DCM
Military Medal
MM
Distinguished Flying Medal
DFM
Air Force Medal
AFM
Queens Gallantry Medal
QGM
Royal Victorian Medal
RVM
British Empire Medal
(General Division)
BEM
British Empire Medal
(Military Division)
BEM
Queens Police Medal for Distinguished Service
QPM
Queens Fire Service Medal for Distinguished
Service
QFM
Commendation for Gallantry
Commendation for Brave Conduct
Commendation for Distinguished Service
Kings South Africa Medal
Queens South Africa Medal
1914 Star
1914 -1915 Star
British War Medal
Mercantile Marine War Medal
Victory Medal
Naval General Service Medal
1915-62
General Service Medal
1918-62
1939 - 45 Star
Atlantic Star
Air Crew Europe Star
Arctic Star
Africa Star
Pacific Star
Burma Star
Italy Star
France and Germany Star
Defence Medal
War Medal 1939 - 45
Australian Service Medal 1939-45
Australian Active Service Medal
1945 - 75
Korea Medal
United Nations Service Medal for Korea
General Service Medal 1962
Vietnam Medal
Vietnam Logistics and Support Medal
Australian Active Service Medal 1975 -
International Force East Timor Medal
(INTERFET)
Afghanistan Medal
Iraq Medal
Australian Service Medal 1945 - 1975
Australian General Service Medal for Korea
Australian Service Medal 1975 -
Australian Operational Service Medal
Border Protection
Australian Operational Service Medal
Greater Middle
East Operations
Australian Operational Service Medal
Special Operations
Australian Operational Service Medal
Civilian
Rhodesia Medal
Police Overseas Overseas Medal
Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal
National Emergency Medal
Civilian Service
Medal
National Police Service Medal
King Edward VII Coronation
Medal 1902
King George V Coronation
Medal 1911
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal
1935
King George VI Coronation Medal 1937
Queen Elizabeth II
Coronation Medal
1953
Queen Elizabeth II
Silver Jubilee Medal
1977
Queen Elizabeth II
Golden Jubilee
Medal
2002
Queen Elizabeth II
Diamond Jubilee Medal
2012
80th Anniversary
Armistice Remembrance Medal 1999
Australian Sports Medal 2000
Centenary Medal
2001
Defence Force Service Medal
Reserve Force Decoration
RFD
Reserve Force
Medal
Defence Long Service Medal
National Medal
Australian Defence Medal
Australian Cadet Forces Service
Medal
Champion Shot Medal
Army Long Service And Good Conduct Medal
1930 - 1975
Naval Long Service And Good Conduct Medal
1875 - 1975
Royal Air Force
Long Service And Good Conduct Medal
1875 - 1975
Meritorious Service Medal
1903 - 1975
Police Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
1951 - 1975
Fire Service Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
1951 - 1975
Efficiency Decoration
1930 - 1982
Efficiency Medal
1930 - 1982
Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve
1908/41 -1982
RD
Royal Naval Reserve Decoration
1908/19 -1982
VRD
Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Navy
1957 - 1999
Air Efficiency Award
AE
Service Medal of the Order of St John
Anniversary of National Service Medal
1951 - 1972
Foreign Medals and Awards Authorised by Dept. of Defence for wearing by
Service Members
NATO Medal with "ISAF" Clasp for Service with the International Security Assistance Force
NATO Medal with "Afghanistan" clasp for service in Operation Resolute Support
Multinational Force and Observers Medal
Sinai Peninsula
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Saudi Arabia Liberation of Kuwait Medal
Gulf Medal (UK) Awarded for Service with British Units
Pinjat Jasa
Malaysia
Timor Leste Solidarity Medal
USA Meritorious Service Medal
(usually awarded for joint operations)
Vanuatu Independence Medal
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation
The above, relates to Defence Members only.
The Governor-General, on the advice of the Prime Minister, determines whether Australian Citizens can accept and wear foreign awards.
Awards that may be accepted and worn are listed on the schedule of approved countries and awards.
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