Summary

Australia
Ribbon for 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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Obverse Description

Rectangular ribbon bar with alternating red and magenta stripes and a small circular bronze medal at the centre.

Reverse Description

Rectangular ribbon bar with red and magenta stripes. Two pins for attachment to clothing.

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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