| Conspicuous Service Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse of medal and ribbon |
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| Awarded by Australia | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Members of the Australian Defence Force and Officers & Instructors of the Australian Defence Force Cadets |
| Awarded for | meritorious achievement or dedication to duty in non-war like situations to members of the Australian Defence Force [1] |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 18 October 1989 |
| Last awarded | 2010 |
| Total awarded | 848 as at 30 June 2010 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | George Medal (GM) |
| Next (lower) | Australian Antarctic Medal (AAM) |
| Related | Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC) |
The Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force, it is awarded for meritorious achievement or dedication to duty in non-war like situations. The CSM was introduced in 1989 and is a distinct Australian military award. It is the second level award of the Conspicuous Service Decorations in the Australian Honours System. Recipients of the Conspicuous Service Medal are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "CSM". Since its inception 848 have been awarded. All ranks are eligible for the award.[1]
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