Star of Gallantry
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The Star of Gallantry (SG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) it recognises acts of outstanding heroism in action in circumstances of great peril. The SG was introduced on 15 January 1991 replacing the Imperial equivalent. It is the highest rank in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian Honours System. Recipients of the Star of Gallantry are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "SG". On 26 November 2006 a soldier identified only as Sergeant A from 4RAR became the first member of the ADF to be awarded the Star of Gallantry. Sergeant A was awarded the medal for actions during Operation Slipper Australia's contribution to the International Coalition against Terrorism, the medal was presented by Governor General Michael Jeffery.[1]
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The Star of Gallantry is a gold-plated silver Federation Star ensigned with the Crown of Saint Edward. The front of the award displays a smaller Federation Star, which is surrounded by stylised flames. This image represents action under fire. The reverse shows a horizontal panel superimposed on a stepped background. The Star of Gallantry is suspended from a 32 millimetre-wide ribbon by a narrow bar, which is engraved with the words ‘For Gallantry’. The ribbon has a design of chevrons of light orange alternating with chevrons of deep orange angled at 60 degrees.
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