| Meritorious Service Medal (Australia) | |
|---|---|
&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Meritorious_Service_Medal_(Australia).png) Common reverse, 1903–1975 | |
| Type | Service medal |
| Awarded for | 22 years meritorious service in the Australian Army |
| Country | &sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Flag_of_Australia.svg){kind=small} Australia |
| Presented by | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Eligibility | Warrant officers, NCOs and other ranks |
| Post-nominals | None |
| Status | Superseded by the National Medal |
| Established | 1902 |
| First award | 1903 |
| Final award | 1975 |
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| Precedence | |
| Equivalent | Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) |
The Australian Meritorious Service Medal (1903–75) was awarded to warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and other ranks who had completed 22 years meritorious service with Australian Military Forces, and who had previously received the Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.[1]
- ^ "Meritorious Service Medal (1902–1975)". Imperial Awards. pmc.gov.au/government/its-honour. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2021.