Commendation for Brave Conduct
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| Commendation for Brave Conduct | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Australia | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Australian Citizen |
| Awarded for | an act of bravery that is worthy of recognition [1] |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1975 |
| Last awarded | 2007 |
| Total awarded | 1,322 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Bravery Medal |
The Commendation for Brave Conduct is a bravery decoration awarded to Australians. It is awarded for an act of bravery that is worthy of recognition. The Commendation for Brave Conduct was created in February 1975. The decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community who selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others. It is ranked fourth in the Australian bravery decoration in the Australian Honours System. As of 2006, 1282 awards have been made.
[edit] Description
The Commendation for Brave Conduct is a silver gilt sprig of mimosa mounted on a blood-red backing ribbon
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