Award Category:
Medal of the Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia front
Medal of the Order of Australia back
Significance
In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service.
The Medal of the Order of Australia is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition.
The Order of Australia has four levels:
- Companion of the Order (AC)
- Officer of the Order (AO)
- Member of the Order (AM)
- Medal of the Order (OAM)
Recipients
Margaret Culhane OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012
Gwen Abikhair OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2005
Senior Sergeant Ken Rach OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2005
Francis d’Arenberg Osborn OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2004
Glenn Sargeant OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2004
Keith Payne OAM, VC was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, Victoria Cross in 1969
Medal Design
The design of the Medal of the Order of Australia is a badge with a gold-plated silver insignia of the Order in the centre.
The central insignia is inscribed with the word ‘Australia’ in gold capital letters. The circle also contains two gold sprigs of mimosa.
The insignia is ensigned with the Crown of St Edward.
The medal is hung from the ribbon of the Order. It is royal blue with a central band of mimosa blossoms.