Historical information

Medal belongs to B.A. Russ, No. A38415, RAAF 1952

Physical description

.1) Medal case, metal, black vinyl covering with white inside lining under lid. Black velvet under medal. Hinged on left hand side.
.2) Bronze coloured medal with crown on top. Circular with striped ribbon attached. Yellow stripe in centre flanked each side by black, white, green, blue and red stripes.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) "ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE 1951-1972 MEDAL" on front of case in silver print.
.2) "ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE 1951-1972" around edge of medal on front.
"A 38415 B A RUSS" engraved on bottom edge of medal.