Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 peace and medium protective case

and medium protective case

published in CAG S20 dated 3 March 2010

❖ Die-struck

symbolising the urban nature of operations

Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 peace and medium protective caseThe Australia Service Medal 1939 1945 (ASM 39 45) was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II. The medal was originally awarded to those who served at home or overseas for at least 18 month full time service, or three years part time service, between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Members of the Australian Mercantile Marine must have served