List of Australian campaign medals explained

Australian campaign medals are listed in order of precedence as defined in references below. Those campaign medals which have been independently issued by Australia to its armed forces are in bold.

Second Boer War

See also: Military history of Australia during the Second Boer War.

World War I

See also: Military history of Australia during World War I.

World War II

See also: Military history of Australia during World War II.

Post-World War II

Australian Operational Service Medal

Foreign awards

Foreign awards commonly awarded to Australians for campaign service include:

NATO
United Nations
20th Century
21st Century

Permission for formal acceptance and wearing of foreign awards is given by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister or the Minister responsible for Australian honours.[3]

See also

References

Sources

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.defence.gov.au/medals/ Department of Defence - Defence Honours & Awards
  2. https://www.gg.gov.au Schedule of approved Countries and Awards - Jordan
  3. https://www.gg.gov.au

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