The Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 recognises service in peacekeeping or non-warlike operations in the 30-year period following World War II, and prior to February 1975. The medal was established on 22 February 1995. The Australian Service Medal recognises non-warlike service after February 1975. Description As described by the Australian Department of Defence: "The Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 is a nickel-silver medal ensigned with the Crown of St Edward. The obverse features the Commonwealth Coat of Arms above a spray of golden wattle" surrounded by the words 'THE AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MEDAL 1945–1975'. "The reverse of the medal shows the Federation Star and golden wattle" with space for recipient's details. "The medal ribbon has a central gold stripe flanked by two green stripes which in turn are flanked by stripes of silver grey, dark and light blue" from the Australia Service Medal 1939–45 A nickel-silver clasp with the name of the theatre or action for which the award is made is presented with the medal. Clasps The medal has the following clasps: Berlin 30 days service Service with the 'Berlin Airlift', from 26 June 1948 to 30 September 1949. This clasp was issued 36 times. FESR 30 days service with the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR), from 2 July 1955 to 31 October 1971. This clasp was issued 8,761 times. Germany 30 days service during the occupation of Germany from 9 May 1945 to 19 October 1951. Indonesia 30 days service with: the UN Good Offices Commission from 1 August 1947 to 1 January 1949 the UN Commission for Indonesia from 1 January 1949 to 30 April 1951 Japan 30 days service with British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) in Japan from 3 September 1945 to 28 April 1952 This clasp was awarded 10,058 times. Kashmir 30 days service with UN mission in India/Pakistan, from 13 August 1948 to 13 February 1975. Korea 30 days service in total with any of: the UN Commission in Korea from 9 June 1950 to 23 June 1950. the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) in Japan & Okinawa from 29 April 1952 to 26 August 1957. service afloat and in the air off Korea to 100 miles from 28 July 1953 to 26 August 1957. Ceasefire monitoring activities in Korea, from 28 July 1953 to 26 August 1957. the UN Command (MAC) from 27 August 1957 to 13 February 1975 This clasp was issued 3,919 times. PNG