It isn’t to often I receive contemporary medals. This Australian Service Medal with clasp Kuwait arrived in mail yesterday. It was sent to me by Jackson S who found the medal and wanted to see it returned to the veteran.
This medal really interests me as it was one of the first occasions the ASM was awarded. The ASM was instituted in 1988 and the Kuwait clasp was awarded for service in 1990-91. The earlier examples had different naming styles between the Services. This version has the name first followed by the service number. Also, the engraving has a shadow effect. The naming is now done using a laser.
The medal will soon be sent back to Damian we served in the RAN. Thanks to Jackson for sending the medal to me. The returned medal tally is now 2757.
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