Australian Service Medal
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Obverse
Name/Title
Australian Service MedalEntry/Object ID
2026.5.2.2Description
The Australia Service Medal 1939–1945 is a circular silver medal, 36 millimetres in diameter. The obverse bears the crowned effigy of King George VI, surrounded by the inscription 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP'. The reverse shows the coat of arms of the Commonwealth of Australia surrounded by the words 'THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939–1945'. The rim is impressed with the recipient's unit number, initials and surname in block capitals. The 32-millimetre wide medal ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red stripes, with edge stripes of dark blue on the left and light blue on the right. The khaki represents the Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Mercantile Marine, Navy and Air Force respectively. A pin is attached to the reverse.Use
Awarded to 114827 Barbara Fay BOWERS, for her service during WW2.Category
Medal, War Memorabilia