Summary
Australia
Miniature of the Medal of the Order of Australia Brest Badge mounted for a lady
The Medal of the Order of Australia is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition. At 19 April 2005, 13,541 people had been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Physical Description
The medal of the Medal of the Order of Australia is a badge with a gold-plated silver insignia of the Order in the centre. The insignia is ensigned with the Crown of St Edward. The medal is hung from the ribbon of the Order in bow form. It is royal blue with a central band of mimosa blossoms.
Obverse Description
The miiature medal of the Medal of the Order of Australia is a circular badge (17 mm diameter) with a gold-plated silver insignia of the Order in the centre.The insignia is ensigned with the Crown of St Edward with ring ribbon suspender from the top in bow form.
Reverse Description
Plain
Significance
The Medal of the Order of Australia is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition. At 19 April 2005, 13,541 people had been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Australian Commonwealth Government
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Date Issued
1975 AD
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Issued By
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
43 mm (Width), 50 mm (Height), 17 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round with mount and ribbon
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