Ribbon: Diagonally striped red, white and black with red edges.
Instituted: 13 March 1975 by Queen Elizabeth II.
Awarded: For valuable voluntary service to the community or for meritorious performance in public office, appointed or elected.
Grades: 1 (Companion) and a Medal, both awarded either For Public Service or For Community Service.
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| Companion (Male) | Companion (Female) | Medal for Community Service (Male) |
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| Medal for Community Service (Female) | Medal for Public Service (Male) |
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