Cadet Forces Medal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cadet Forces Medal |
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Reverse of medal
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| Presented by | United Kingdom and New Zealand and formerly Australia |
The Cadet Forces Medal is a special award. It celebrates long and excellent service. This medal is given to adult leaders and instructors in the United Kingdom Cadet Forces. These include the Army Cadet Force, the Air Training Corps, the Sea Cadet Corps, the Volunteer Cadet Corps, and the Combined Cadet Force. It is also awarded to officers in the New Zealand Cadet Forces.
This medal was created by a special royal approval. You can earn it after 12 years of service. If you serve even longer, you can get extra "clasps." These are small bars added to the medal's ribbon. In New Zealand, you get a clasp for every 8 extra years. In the UK, it's for every 6 extra years.
The Cadet Forces Medal was also given in Australia between 1950 and 1974. It went to officers and instructors in the Australian Sea Cadet Corps, Army Cadet Corps, and Air Training Corps. Later, Australia created its own medal for cadet service.
What Does the Medal Look Like?
The Cadet Forces Medal is made from a metal called cupro-nickel. It is a round medal.
The Medal's Design
On the front side of the medal, you will see a picture of the Sovereign (the King or Queen). On the back side, it says "The Cadet Forces Medal." There is also a picture of a torch. The name of the person who receives the medal is written on its edge.
The Ribbon's Colors
The ribbon for the medal is about one and a quarter inches wide. It has a green background. The edges of the ribbon are yellow. In the middle, there are thin stripes of dark blue, red, and light blue. When you wear the ribbon, the dark blue stripe should be closer to your left shoulder.
