The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal

The medal ribbon colours are drawn from white, green and light blue representing the then colours of the Navy, Army and Air Force, while the central yellow and dark blue colours represent Australia's national colours of the time, with the outer ochre stripes representing the soil of Australia." The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal will be worn immediately after long service awards with the Australian Order of Wearing.