Star of Courage (Australia)
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| Star of Courage | |
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| Awarded by Australia | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Australian Citizen |
| Awarded for | acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril [1] |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | February 1975 |
| First awarded | 1981 |
| Last awarded | 2007 |
| Total awarded | 131 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Cross of Valour |
| Next (lower) | Bravery Medal |
The Star of Courage (SC) is a bravery decoration awarded to Australians. It is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. The SC was created in February 1975. The decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community. They selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others. It is ranked second in the Australian bravery decoration in the Australian Honours System. Recipients of the Star of Courage are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "SC". As of 2005 ,123 awards have been made.
[edit] List of Recipients
2007
- Daryl Smith, South Australian truck driver - cut a man free (with his pocket knife) from a burning car wreck [1]
- Senior Constable Leah Rudder, NSW Police Force - rescue of an unconcious man from a burning house [2]
[edit] Description
The Star of Courage is a silver, ribbed star with seven points ensigned with the Crown of Saint Edward. The obverse has the shield and crest of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms surmounted by a Federation Star. A suspender bar is engraved with the words For Courage. The medal ribbon is blood-red with a central magenta band.
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