Obverse: Australia Coat of Arms
Reverse: Engraved with number ‘381’ and below the raised legend ‘For Loyal Service’
Metal: Silver. With makers name ‘Stokes’ and ‘Sterling’ silver marks impressed on rim
Dimension: Approx 38mm
Weight: Including integral chain 65g
Suspension: Neck chain length approx 760mm
Designed and instituted by the Australian Military Administration of Territory of Papua and Mandated Territory of New Guineas , as a reward to indiginous members of the native constabularis (Royal Papuan Constabulary & New Guinea Constabulary), Papuan Infantry Battalion, Coast-Wathers, Solomon Scouts etc for outstanding acts of loyalty and distinguished service during the New Guinea campaigns 1942-1945
Note: The Australian War Memorial Collections include a series of photographs taken in 1945, showing Major-General W. Bridgeford, GOC 3 Division presenting awards to Native Scouts, Native Constabulary, Papuan Infantry Battalion, Coastwatchers, decorated for the fighting in New Britain, including the long running siege of Rabaul and at Bouganville. The medal was awarded for service in all parts of Papua & New Guinea, under the scope and remit of Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU)) 1942-1945
A rare and desirable item of ‘Pacific War’ insignia
Condition: Toned About EF
Code: 18988 Price: 575.00 GBP