In order to recognise its own citizens for service to the nation, the Australian honours system was created in February 1975 to replace the former system of nominating individuals for Imperial awards. The awards comprise of military and civilian decorations and generally match the levels of bravery for UK awards.
Star of Courage
Instituted in February 1975 for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. It is the second highest Australian Bravery Decoration. Although designed primarily as a civilian award, the Star of Courage (SC) can be awarded to Military personnel. The Star of Courage has been awarded 148 times, the last awards being announced…
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Bravery Medal
The Bravery Medal (BM) was created in February 1975 as a bravery decoration awarded to Australian citizens for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances. The decoration is ranked third of the bravery decorations in the Australian Honours System. Recipients of the Bravery Medal are entitled to use the post nominal letters BM. The medal ha…
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Medal for Gallantry
The Medal for Gallantry (MG) was introduced in 1991 as a level three award and is awarded for acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. Since its inception, some 55 awards have been made, many for military service in Vietnam and Afghanistan.…
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Star of Gallantry
The Star of Gallantry (SG) was introduced in January 1991 and is awarded for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril. It is the second highest decoration behind the Victoria Cross of Australia. An amendment was made to include actions in operations in circumstances similar to armed combat or act…
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