The Star of Gallantry is a prestigious military decoration awarded for acts of exceptional gallantry. Its distinctive design features a gold plated Federation Star surrounded by flames, with a bold chevron ribbon. Read more..
The Star of Gallantry (SG) is a prestigious military decoration awarded by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for acts of exceptional gallantry in action. It recognizes and honors the extraordinary bravery and courage displayed by members of the ADF during combat operations, distinguishing them as exemplary individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Eligibility for the Star of Gallantry requires the following:
Recipients of the Star of Gallantry are entitiled to the post-nominal initials 'SG'.
Design
The Star of Gallantry is a highly esteemed medal with a distinctive design. In the shape of a gold plated Federation Star, it features a smaller Federation Star on the obverse, surrounded by flames rising from the edges of the medal. The suspender bar is engraved on both sides with the words "FOR GALLANTRY". The reverse features a mirroring pattern of Federation Stars, with a central plaque for engaving the recipients details.
The accompanying ribbon for the Star of Gallantry is designed with bold chevrons in the colours of deep orange alternating with thin stripes of light orange. The tip of the chevrons point upwards.
