UNSF | UNTEA | United Nations Medal New Guinea service with the introduction of the

with the introduction of the Federation Star above a heraldic wreath and the inscription was once again changed to read ‘Australia’

Not to be confused with the Defence Force Service Medal (DFSM) which was replaced by the DLSM in 1999

not stamped

Neither the Australian Government nor the Timor-Leste Government will be issuing physical medals to newly eligible recipients

Africa Star

UNSF | UNTEA | United Nations Medal New Guinea service with the introduction of theUnited Nations Security Force in West New Guinea (UNSF UNTEA) The United Nations Security Force (UNSF) was established in October 1962 to maintain peace and security in West New Guinea (West Irian) during the territory's transitional period under the United Nations Temporary Executive Authority (UNTEA). This arrangement was part of an agreement between Indonesia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. UNSF was tasked with monitoring the ceasefire and