Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal

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Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal
SAF Overseas Service Medal medal.png SAF Overseas Service Medal (with Bronze Star) medal.png

Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal ribbon (from 1999).png Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal ribbon with Bronze Star (from 1999).png
Medal and ribbon without (left) and with (right) Bronze Star
TypeMedal
Awarded forService outside of Singapore
Presented byFlag of Singapore.svg  Singapore
EligibilityMembers of the Singapore Armed Forces
StatusActive
Established1973
Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Medal (Operational) ribbon (1973-1999).png Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Medal (Non-operational) ribbon (1973-1999).png
Ribbons prior to 1999 for operational service (left), and non-operational service (right)
Precedence
Next (higher) Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
Next (lower)None

The Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal is awarded to a member of the SAF who was engaged in service in an area outside Singapore after 9 August 1970 which satisfies one or more of the following conditions:

A bronze star is awarded if the service involves hostile action or considerable personal risk.

Prior to 1999, separate ribbons indicated service on Operational or Non-operational service.

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