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Busselton Historical Society > Records

National Medal for Service - awarded to T Bruce

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Overview

A black coated presentation box with gold text on top of lid. Inside is a white velvet insert with two round brass medals (different sizes). There is also a blue and yellow bar in the box above the medals. Attached to each medal is a blue and yellow striped ribbon attached to a clasp.

The medal is circular bronze, featuring the Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia on the obverse within a rim inscribed “The National Medal for Service”. The reverse is plain. The ribbon is 32 mm wide with 15 alternating gold and blue stripes, reflecting Australia’s national colors.

Item 1: presentation box
Item 2: large medal
Item 3: small medal
Item 4: ribbon panel

Historical information

The Australian National Medal recognizes 15 years of long and diligent service in hazardous conditions for members of government and voluntary organisations that risk their lives to protect the community, such as police, fire, and ambulance services. Awarded by the Governor-General, it acknowledges members of these essential service organisations who have performed their "primary function" under dangerous circumstances, with clasps available for each additional 10 years of service.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.384

Item type

Medals

Objects

Themes

Material

Brass

Plastic

Velvet

Inscriptions and markings

Item 1 - Front of box: "National Medal"
Item 2 - Large medal: "The National Medal for Service"
Item 3 - Small medal: (same wording as large medal)

Contextual information

National Medal - this 15 year medal was awarded to Mr Terry Bruce (Fire & Emergency Services)

Keywords

Service Medal

Place made

Australia

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Wednesday, 22 April, 2026

Completeness

88

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