Английская Википедия:Australian Police Medal

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The Australian Police Medal (APM) is awarded for distinguished service by a member of an Australian police force.[1] The APM was introduced in 1986, and replaced the Imperial King’s Police Medal for Gallantry and King’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.[2]

Awards are made by the Governor-General, on the nomination of the responsible minister in each state or territory, and at the federal level. Recipients of the Australian Police Medal are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "APM".

Description

  • The APM is a circular, nickel-silver medal ensigned with the Crown of St Edward. The front of the medal displays the effigy of the Sovereign on a Federation Star, superimposed over a pattern of fluted rays.
  • The back of the medal is inscribed with the words ‘Australian Police Medal’ and ‘For Distinguished Service’. The inscriptions are encircled by a wreath of the national floral emblem, the golden wattle.
  • The 32 millimetre-wide ribbon features a central vertical stripe of dark blue flanked by two white stripes.

Eligibility

The total number of awards made each year must not exceed the following quota:[3]

  • One medal for every 1000 members, or part of 1000 members plus one additional medal.
  • One additional medal per calendar year for Covid-19 related work between 25 January 2020–25 January 2025.

See also

References

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