80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal | |
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Medal and ribbon
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Awarded by Australia | |
Type | Medal |
Eligibility | Surviving World War I veterans |
Awarded for | The 80th anniversary of the Armistice |
Status | Ceased |
Clasps | None |
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Established | 27 January 1999 |
Total awarded | 71 |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | National Police Service Medal |
Next (lower) | Australian Sports Medal |
The 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal was a commemorative medal made to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Armistice marking the end of World War I. It is the first commemorative medal in the Australian Honours System.
A total of 71 medals were issued prior to Anzac Day (25 April) 1999, with the medal being minted in record time following its establishment in January 1999.