| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31539 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Cupronickel (alloy) |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1984 |
| Conflict |
Period 2000-2009 Period 1990-1999 Period 1980-1989 |
Specimen Reserve Force Medal
Description
Reserve Force Medal. Pantograph engraved on reverse with the word 'SPECIMEN'.
History / Summary
The Reserve Force 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 reserve forces. Clasps to the medal may be awarded for further periods of five years service, four clasps being the largest number so far awarded to any individual. Individuals receiving the Reserve Force Medal who later qualify (as officers) for the Reserve Force Decoration are no longer permitted to wear the medal, the decoration having precedence.