| 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal | |
|---|---|
 Medal | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | The 80th anniversary of the Armistice |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Eligibility | Surviving World War I veterans |
| Clasps | None |
| Status | Ceased |
| Established | 27 January 1999 |
| Total | 71[1] |
 Ribbon | |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | King Charles III Coronation Medal |
| Next (lower) | Australian Sports Medal |
The 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal was a commemorative medal made to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Armistice marking the end of World War I. Each of the 71 surviving Australian First World War veterans were presented with the medal for Anzac Day 1999. It is the first commemorative medal in the Australian Honours System.[2]
A total of 71 medals were issued prior to Anzac Day (25 April) 1999, with the medal being minted in record time following its establishment in January 1999.[2]
- ^ Governor-General Annual Report 2022-23 (PDF). Governor General of Australia. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ a b "80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal". It's an Honour website. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 19 October 2014.