Reserve Force Decoration (R.F.D.)
The Reserve Force Decoration (RFD) is an oval cupro-nickel medal surrounded by a gilt wreath of wattle. The obverse has the Joint Service Emblem on a rayed background. The reverse is inscribed 'FOR EFFICIENT SERVICE IN THE RESERVE FORCES'.
The Ribbon
The RFD ribbon has three equal stripes of azure-blue and gold. The colours were the national colours of Australia at the time of introduction.
Clasps
The RFD clasp is a gilt bar with the Royal Cypher flanked by sprigs of wattle in the centre. When the ribbon is worn alone a clasp is indicated by the addition of a cupro-nickel oval rosette or a silver miniature Federation Star.
The first four clasps to the medal are indicated by rosettes. These are replaced by a single silver Federation Star for the fifth clasp. Additional Federation Star emblems are added for subsequent clasps.
Post Nominals
Recipients of the Reserve Force Decoration are entitled to the postnominal letters ‘RFD’.
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