Clasp for DFSM | Additional Service Clasp for Defence Force Service Medal
Additional DFSM Service Recognition
Additions in increments of five years’ service are recognised by a cupronickel bar featuring the EIIR (Queen Elizabeth II Royal Cypher) in the centre, flanked by sprigs of wattle.
When the ribbon is worn alone, clasps 1 to 4 are each shown by a nickel-plated round rosette. At the fifth clasp, the four rosettes are replaced by one silver miniature Federation Star. Each further clasp adds another Federation Star.
DFSM ribbon bar spacing: with 2 clasps, one rosette sits in the middle of each gold stripe; the third goes in the centre; from 4 they are spaced equally (Navy Dress Manual, para 7.50).
How many to order
Order one clasp for each clasp earned, in each size you need. Choose Full size + miniature if you need both.
The ribbon bar is different: it shows rosettes for up to 4 clasps, then Federation Stars replace the rosettes from the fifth clasp. Rosettes and stars are the same whatever the cypher, so order them from Rosettes & Federation Stars.
| Clasps earned | Clasps per medal | Ribbon bar devices |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 round rosette |
| 2 | 2 | 2 round rosettes |
| 3 | 3 | 3 round rosettes |
| 4 | 4 | 4 round rosettes |
| 5 | 5 | 1 Federation Star |
| 6 | 6 | 2 Federation Stars |
| 7 | 7 | 3 Federation Stars |
| 8 | 8 | 4 Federation Stars |
Other Parts
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