The Commonwealth Cadet Forces Medal: Instituted in February 1950 and awarded to commissioned officers and adult NCOs for twlve (12) years' sevice as an officer or instructor of cadets. A bar is awarded for each additional eight (8) years' service. It is a cupro-nickel medal with the effigy of the reigning monarch on the obverse, and on the reverse, a torch of learning. Medals are named to the recipient on the rim. Riband: A broad green central band bordered by thin red stripes, flanked by a dark blue stripe (left) and light blue stripe (right) with yellow edges. The medal was awarded for cadet OOC/OICs of all three supporting service branches, Army, Navy and Air Force. The medal has been superceded in Australia by the Australian Cadet Service Medal. This medal ceased to be awarded in Australia in 1975 when it was replaced by the Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal in the Australian system of honours and awards.