The AOSM CT/SR Medal is a prestigious service medal awarded to Australian Defence Force members and government employees for their outstanding contributions in counter-terrorism and special recovery operations. Read more..
All Medals Sets are made to customer specifications, including mounting, ribbon bars, and clasps. Our standard mounting time is 2-4 weeks. If we have this medal group in-stock we will ship within 48 hours.
The Australian Operational Service Medal (AOSM) Counter-Terrorism/Special Recovery is a service medal awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Australian Government employees who have provided operational service in counter-terrorism and special recovery operations.
Eligibility
The medal was established on May 25, 2018, and recognizes the contributions of ADF members and government employees who have participated in counter-terrorism operations and missions that involve the recovery of Australians in hostage situations and other high-risk scenarios.
Design
The medal features a central design of the Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms on the obverse, surrounded by the words "Australian Operational Service Medal" and "CT/SR." The reverse of the medal displays a stylized version of a Southern Cross constellation.
Ribbon
The ribbon of the AOSM CT/SR is light blue with two central green stripes and two thin gold stripes. The light blue represents the sky, symbolizing the ADF's dominance in the air domain, while the green stripes represent the land domain where the operations are conducted. The gold stripes represent the ADF's contribution to counter-terrorism and special recovery operations.
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.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
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