The clasp is a nickel plated bar with the Royal Cypher flanked by sprigs of wattle in the centre.
Both Versions of the clasp are available in both sizes - EIIR & CRIII
Clasps bearing the EIIR cypher will continue to be issued to personnel whose clasp qualifying date is prior to 06 May 2023. Qualifying date post 06 May 2023 require CR III clasps.
When the ribbon is worn alone a clasp is indicated by the addition of a nickel plated oval rosette, or a silver miniature Federation Star.