The following recognitions are identical in size and appearance to Campaign Ribbons, the first four terms consisting of but two colour bars, and then increasing in length as described below.&bnsp Both Service and Battle Bars are worn at the centre top of the gong-board, with the Service Bar always worn to the right (as viewed) of the Battle Bar, changing as the bearer's Service Record lengthens. Entitlement is based solely on Longevity of Service as denoted by the number of completed Terms of Service, based on a five-year Term. Each Service Bar is worn until the bearer achieves their next Service Milestone. |
(Five Years) |
Bar Colours: Buff, Buff | Worn for 5-9 years's Service |
(Ten Years) |
Bar Colours: Red, Red | Worn for 10-14 years's Service |
(15 Years) |
Bar Colours: Dark Blue, Dark Blue | Worn for 15-19 years's Service |
(20 years) |
Bar Colours: Purple, Black | Worn for 20-24 years's Service |
Service Bar |
Bar Colours: Purple, Black, Buff | Worn for 25-29 year's Service |
Service Bar |
Bar Colours: Purple, Black, Red | Worn for 30-34 years’s Service |
Veteran Service Bar |
Bar Colours: Purple, Black, Dark Blue | Worn for 35-39 years’s Service |
Service Bar |
Bar Colours: Purple, Black, Purple | Worn for 40-44 years’s Service |
Each dedicated multiple of 20 Years's Service is celebrated by the addition of a further purple bar following the black bar. And now to that most elusive of Service Bars... |
Service Bar |
Bar Colours: Black, Black | |
This is a special Bar, only awarded after the bearer has been on the Regimental Muster List for at least ten years and has participated in at least 50 battles and skirmishes. It is always worn to the immediate right (as viewed) of the Service Bar the wearer was entitled to at the time of the award, until they achieve their next Service Term Anniversary. From this time the Elite Bar is worn between the Battle Bar and the Service Bar. |
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