Star of Courage (Australia)

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Star of Courage
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Medal and ribbon
TypeMedal
Awarded for"acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril" [1]
Presented byAustralia
EligibilityAustralian Citizen or a Foreign Citizen acting on behalf of Australia or an Australian
Post-nominalsSC
StatusCurrently awarded
Established14 February 1975
First award1976
Final award24 July 2018
Total182 [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

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "It's an Honour - Star of Courage". Archived from the original on 3 February 2008. Retrieved 7 February 2008.
  2. ↑ Medal Yearbook 2023. Honiton, Devon: Token. 2022. p. 459. ISBN   978-1-908828-63-7.
  3. 1 2 "The Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards" (PDF). Government House. 25 September 2007. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Australian Bravery Association - Star of Courage" . Retrieved 7 February 2008.
  5. ↑ "Veteran's Entitlements Act 1986 - Sect 102". Commonwealth Consolidated Acts. Australasian Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 17 November 2007.
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