| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31537 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Award |
| Physical description | Cupronickel (alloy) |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1984 |
| Conflict |
Period 2000-2009 Period 1990-1999 Period 1980-1989 |
Specimen Defence Force Service Medal
Description
Defence Force Service Medal. Pantograph engraved on reverse with the word 'SPECIMEN'.
History / Summary
The Defence Force Service medal was announced in 1982, and first issued in 1984. It is awarded for fifteen years service (not necessarily continuous) in the Australian Defence Forces, at least twelve of these years having been in the permanent forces. Clasps to the medal may be awarded for further periods of five years service, five clasps being the largest number so far awarded to any individual.