AFP Service Medal

AFP Service Medal

The Australian Federal Police Service Medal is a distinguished award established to honour the long-term commitment and service of individuals with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Protective Service. This esteemed medal serves as a tangible recognition of the dedication and contributions made by these individuals in upholding law and order.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Individuals who have completed a cumulative total of 10 years of qualifying service with the AFP from 19 October 1979 are eligible for this award.
• Employees who were serving with both the AFP and the Australian Protective Service on 1 July 2004 are also eligible.
• At 20 years of service, an antique bronze clasp is awarded. Additional clasps are awarded for 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service.

Design

The medal features the AFP platypus emblem, along with St Edward's Crown, a Roman numeral X, and the Federation Star. The reverse is blank, originals are engraved with the recipient's details. The ribbon is adorned with stripes in shades of yellow, white, and dark blue.

Unmounted Medals

If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.

AFP Service Medal Full Size Court Mounted

The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.

It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.

AFP Service Medal Full Size Swing Mounted

The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.

AFP Service Medal Miniature Court Mounted

Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

AFP Service Medal Miniature Swing Mounted

Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

AFP Service Medal Ribbon Bar

A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.