Star of Courage (Australia)
| Star of Courage | |
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| Awarded by Australia | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Australian Citizen or a Foreign Citizen acting on behalf of Australia or an Australian |
| Awarded for | acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril [1] |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Post-nominals | SC |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 14 February 1975 |
| First awarded | 1976 |
| Last awarded | 2014 Bravery Honours |
| Total awarded | 148[2] |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Star of Gallantry[3] |
| Next (lower) | Distinguished Service Cross[3] |
| Related | Cross of Valour Bravery Medal Commendation for Brave Conduct Group Bravery Citation |
The Star of Courage (SC) is a bravery decoration awarded to Australians.[1] It is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. The SC was created on 14 February 1975.[4] The decoration recognises acts of bravery by members of the community.[4] They selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.[1] It is ranked second in the Australian civil bravery decorations in the Australian Honours System. Recipients of the Star of Courage are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "SC".[1]
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Description
Medal
The Star of Courage is a silver, ribbed star with seven points ensigned with the Crown of Saint Edward.[4] The obverse has the shield and crest of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms surmounted by a Federation Star.[1][4]
Ribbon and Bar
A suspender bar is engraved with the words For Courage.[4] The 32mm medal ribbon is dark red with a central magenta band of 14mm width, representing the colours of venous and arterial blood.[1][4]
Decoration allowance
Section 102 of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) provides for the payment of an allowance called “decoration allowance” to a veteran who is in receipt of a disability pension under the VEA and who was awarded the Star of Courage for gallantry during a war or warlike operations covered by the VEA. At March 2008, this tax free allowance was A$2.10 per fortnight.[5]
See also
References
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- Star of Courage Fact Sheet, Australian Bravery Association. Also at It's an Honour
External links
- The Australian Honours Secretariat, www.gg.gov.au
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