Medals

This section of our website will allow visitors:

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

• to view most 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.

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 the following:

Directorate of Honours and Awards
T-1-49
Department of Defence
CANBERRA ACT 2600

Toll free phone: 1800 111 321 (Operating Hours: 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday).

Enquirers calling on the 1800 telephone number should be aware that these numbers can experience busy periods, and delays may be experienced in reaching an operator.