Orders, Decorations and Medals of Australia

• The Victoria Cross of Australia
• The Cross of Valour
• The Order of Australia
• The Star of Gallantry
• The Star of Courage
• The Distinguished Service Cross
• The Conspicuous Service Cross
• The Nursing Service Cross
• The Medal for Gallantry
• The Bravery Medal
• The Distinguished Service Medal
• The Public Service Medal
• The Australian Police Medal
• The Australian Fire Service Medal
• The Conspicuous Service Medal
• The Antarctic Medal
• The Commendation for Gallantry
• The Commendation for Brave Conduct
• The Commendation for Distinguished Service
• The Service Medal 1939-45
• The Australian Active Service Medal
• The Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75
• The Australian Service Medal
• The Australian Service Medal 1945-75
• Vietnam Medal
• Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal
• The Police Overseas Service Medal
• The Civilian Service Medal 1939-45
• The Defence Force Service Medal
• The Reserve Force Decoration
• The Reserve Force Medal
• The National Medal
• The Champion Shots Medal
• 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal
• Unit Citation for Gallantry
• Meritorious Unit Citation
• Group Citation for Bravery

Australians may also be awarded some British awards - notably the Royal Victorian Order and Coronation/Jubilee medals. The Royal Victorian Order ranks behind the equivalent grade of the Order of Australia, and Coronation/Jubilee medals are worn after service medals.

Awards of New South Wales

Police Awards:

• Commissioner's Valour Award
• Commissioner's Commendation Award (Courage)
• Commissioner's Commendation Award (Service)
• Commissioner's Unit Citation Award
• Administrative Officer Long Service Award

Links and References

Many of the images come from material sent to me by the Australian Government. Particular thanks are also due to Lukasz Grazewski and Greg Henderson AM BM, who provided a wealth of information and pictures.

Links

It's an Honour: The Australian Honours System - official Australian government site, including details of recent awards.

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