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Commendation for Distinguished Service

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Commendation for Distinguished Service


Insignia and ribbon
TypeMedal
EligibilityMembers of the Australian Defence Force
StatusCurrently awarded
Established15 January1991
Precedence
Next (higher)Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
Next (lower)Various Campaign Medals
RelatedDistinguished Service Medal (DSM)

The Commendation for Distinguished Service is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force, it is awarded awarded for the distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations. The Commendation for Distinguished Service was introduced in 1991 and replaced the Imperial equivalent. It is the third level of distinguished service decoration in the Australian Honours System. Since its inception only 187 have been awarded.

Description

  • The insignia of the Commendation for Distinguished Service is a central Federation Star on a nickel-silver row of flames that taper at each end.
  • The insignia is attached to an ochre-red ribbon.

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