QLD SES Meritorious Service Medal

QLD SES Meritorious Service Medal

The Queensland SES Meritorious Service Medal is a state-level award established to recognise the dedicated service of volunteer members of the Queensland State Emergency Service. This esteemed medal is conferred upon those who have demonstrated a consistent and effective commitment to the SES in Queensland.

Eligibility Criteria:

• All QFES SES volunteers are eligible for nomination after providing 10 years of regular and effective participation in the SES in Queensland. (Note: SES service in other states and territories is not eligible for this award.)

• A clasp will be issued for each additional increment of five years of service. For example, 15 years of service is represented by the medal and a 15-year clasp, while 20 years of service is represented by the medal and a 20-year clasp.

• As the clasp indicates the total number of years of service, clasps will be replaced as they are awarded. If the initial award to a recipient includes a clasp, the clasp will be attached prior to presentation.

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.

QLD SES Meritorious 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.

QLD SES Meritorious 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.

QLD SES Meritorious 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.

QLD SES Meritorious 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.

QLD SES Meritorious 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.