| Bravery Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse of medal and ribbon |
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| Awarded by Australia | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Australian Citizen |
| Awarded for | acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances[1] |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 14 February 1975 |
| First awarded | 1976 |
| Last awarded | 2010 |
| Total awarded | 1,001 as at 30 June 2010 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Medal for Gallantry (MG) |
| Next (lower) | Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) |
| Related | Star of Courage (SC) Commendation for Brave Conduct |
The Bravery Medal (BM) is a bravery decoration awarded to Australians.[1] It is awarded for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.[1] The BM was created in February 1975.[1] 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 third in the Australian bravery decoration in the Australian Honours System. Recipients of the Bravery Medal are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "BM".[1]
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The Bravery Medal is a circular bronze medal ensigned with the Crown of Saint Edward. It is surmounted with the shield and crest of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms. The Federation Star is above the shield, which is contained in a circular zig-zag border.[1]
The Medal is suspended from a ribbon by a bar inscribed "FOR BRAVERY".[1] The ribbon is 32 mm wide and has 15 alternating stripes of blood-red and magenta representing the colours of venous and arterial blood.[1]