RFD | Reserve Force Decoration _upsell_clasps-national-medal-1 Though sharing post-nominals

Though sharing post-nominals

Different medal ribbons denote the primary and secondary areas

In 1916 the conditions were changed to allow the MSM to be awarded to warrant officers

Officer - issued to a general or flag officer that is below the chief of staff

a silver miniature Federation Star for each period of 5 years beyond that

RFD | Reserve Force Decoration _upsell_clasps-national-medal-1 Though sharing post-nominalsThe RFD may be awarded to an officer who has, on or after 14 February 1975 and before 20 April 1999, completed 15 years efficient remunerated commissioned service in the Reserve Forces. A maximum of 3 years commissioned service in the Permanent Forces may be used as qualifying service for this award. Recipients are entitled to use the postnominals R. F. D. Clasps are awarded for each additional period of five years efficient commissioned Reserve