| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31506.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Nickel Silver (alloy) |
| Maker |
Royal Australian Mint |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1991 |
| Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 Period 1990-1999 |
Miniature specimen clasp 'KUWAIT' for Australian Active Service Medal 1975 -
Description
Miniature specimen clasp 'KUWAIT' for the Australian Active Service Medal 1975 - .
History / Summary
The Australian Active Service Medal (1975 - ) was established in 1988 and introduced in 1991 to recognise service by Australian forces in warlike operations not being recognised by the award of an individual campaign medal. Operations considered for inclusion must have taken place after February 1975. The AASM cannot be issued without a clasp. The clasp 'Kuwait'was approved for service between 17 January and 28 February 1991 in the Persian Gulf area.