| Conspicuous Service Cross | |
|---|---|
Medal and ribbon |
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| Awarded by Australia | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Members of the Australian Defence Force and Officers & Instructors of the Australian Defence Force Cadets |
| Awarded for | outstanding commitment to duty or outstanding application of exceptional skills, judgment or dedication, in non-war-like situations [1] |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 18 October 1989 |
| Last awarded | 2010 |
| Total awarded | 731 as at 30 June 2010 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) |
| Next (lower) | Nursing Service Cross (NSC) |
| Related | Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) |
The Conspicuous Service Cross (authorised Post-nominal letters CSC) is a decoration (medal) of the Australian Honours System. The CSC is awarded only for outstanding devotion to duty, or outstanding achievement in the application of exceptional skills, judgment or dedication, in non-warlike situations. All ranks are eligible for the award.[1]
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