Commendation for Distinguished Service
| Commendation for Distinguished Service | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Members of the Australian Defence Force |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 15 January 1991 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct |
| Next (lower) | Various Campaign Medals |
| Related | Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) |
The Commendation for Distinguished Service is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force, it is awarded for the distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations. The Commendation for Distinguished Service was introduced in 1991 and replaced its Imperial equivalent, Mention in Despatches. It is the third level of distinguished service decoration in the Australian Honours System. Since its inception 304 have been awarded,[1] with the most recent being announced in the 2012 Australia Day Honours List.[2]
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.
See also
- Australian Honours Order of Precedence
- Category:Recipients of the Commendation for Distinguished Service
Notes
- ^ "Its an Honour: Award Statistics". Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, Special No. S3: Gallantry, Distinguished Service and Conspicuous Service Decorations" (PDF). 26 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
References
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