Summary

Australia
Badge of the Bravery Medal (Specimen)
The Bravery Medal is awarded for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances. It is the third highest Australian Bravery Decoration.

History
Australian Bravery Decorations date from the establishment of the Australian honours system in February 1975. The Group Bravery Citation was added in 1990.
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. At April 2005, 775 people had received the Bravery Medal
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Physical Description

A badge of the Bravery Medal, a circular bronze medal 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.

Obverse Description

Badge of the Bravery Medal, a circular bronze medal 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.

Reverse Description

A pin for attachment to clothing.

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

The Bravery Medal is awarded for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances. It is the third highest Australian Bravery Decoration.

History
Australian Bravery Decorations date from the establishment of the Australian honours system in February 1975. The Group Bravery Citation was added in 1990.
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. At April 2005, 775 people had received the Bravery Medal

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