The Commendation for Brave Conduct is a
bravery decoration
Decoration may refer to:
* Decorative arts
* A house painter and decorator's craft
* An act or object intended to increase the beauty of a person, room, etc.
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awarded to
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...
ns. It is awarded for an act of bravery that is worthy of recognition. The Commendation for Brave Conduct was created in February 1975. The decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community who selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others. It is ranked fourth in the Australian bravery decoration in the
Australian Honours System.
Description
The Commendation for Brave Conduct is a silver gilt sprig of
mimosa mounted on a blood-red backing ribbon.
See also
*
Australian Honours Order of Precedence
References
Civil awards and decorations of Australia
1975 establishments in Australia
Awards established in 1975
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