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Star of Courage (SC)
Please email for pricing. Further reading The conditions for award of bravery decorations provide that the SC, or a bar to the SC, is awarded only for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. Recipients of the SC are entitled to the postnominal ‘SC’. Recipients of a second award add ‘and Bar’ to the postnominal. The lapel badge of the SC is a replica of the Star. The lapel badge may be worn at any time with civilian dress. Design The SC is a seven-pointed, ribbed star, ensigned with the Crown of St Edward and surmounted by the shield and crest of the Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia. The integral suspension bar is inscribed ‘FOR COURAGE’. Ribbon The SC ribbon is blood-red, 32 mm wide with a central magenta band. When the ribbon is worn alone, a ribbon emblem in the form of a representation of the Star is attached at the centre of the ribbon. Bars A further award of the SC is denoted by a bar with a representation of the Star at its centre that is attached to the ribbon of both the full-size and miniature medal. When the ribbon is worn alone, the award of a Bar is indicated by the addition of a further ribbon emblem. Order of Wear Is below the Star of Gallantry SG. And above the Companion of the Distinguished Service Order DSO. Further information can be found at Governor General Office PMC Honours and Symbols Information sourced from the DHAM. |
