Medals

This section of our website will allow visitors:

  • to gain an understanding of the reasons why medals are awarded;

  • to view most, if not all, of the medals awarded as a result of military service in the defence of Australia; and

  • to access detailed information on selected awards.

Image Quality. Please note that ribbon and medal colours may vary somewhat from the actual, depending on your computer's display capabilities.

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Lost and unclaimed medals

Service medals, once issued, cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Reproduction medals (full-size or miniatures) for family display or for wearing on ANZAC Day can be readily purchased from medal dealers.

Medals never claimed can be issued still, to the person to whom awarded or to next-of-kin, provided certain criteria are met. Contact one of the following:

  • Royal Australian Navy:
    Staff Officer (Medals) 
    Queanbeyan Annexe Department of Defence
    Russell Offices
    Canberra ACT 2600

  • Australian Army:
    Honours and Awards Directorate
    Army Medals Section
    GPO Box 5108BB
    Melbourne VIC 3001

  • Royal Australian Air Force:
    Air Force Medals Section
    Queanbeyan Annexe Department of Defence
    Russell Offices Canberra ACT 2600