The Medal consists of a ring upon an oblique square in the centre of which is embossed a circular shield bearing a crescent and 5 stars. The reverse side of the Medal bears the State Arms and name of the Medal.The Medal is to be worn on the left side of the outer garment suspended by a ribbon. The ribbon consists of a red centre band flanked on each side by a red stripe bordered by 2 grey stripes, followed by a red band and a grey band, in that order.