Conspicuous Bravery Medal (Ameristralia)

Conspicuous Bravery Medal
Conspicuous Bravery Medal
Awarded by Ministry of Defence
Type	Military medal (Decoration)
Established	"Ameristralian Honours Act," 28 August 2021
Eligibility	Royal Ameristralian Defence Forces Friendly foreign forces
Awarded for	Exceptional bravery in the face of the enemy, during battle
Status	Currently constituted
Lord Mayor	David Brooke
Statistics
Total inductees	0
Precedence
Next (higher)	The Municipal Medal of Valour
Next (lower)	The Army Cross The Navy Cross
Ribbon

The Conspicuous Bravery Medal is a Royal Ameristralian Defence Forces decoration awarded for "exceptional bravery in the face of the enemy, during battle."
Foreign soldiers who have served alongside or with Royal Ameristralian Defence Forces are eligible for the award. It is the highest precedent military honour awarded in Ameristralia.

General information

The Conspicuous Bravery Medal was established by the Act to Establish Ameristralian Honours for Citizens, Military and Foreign Dignitaries - Contributory Factors, Eligibility, Requirements, Categories, and Rites 2021. The Conspicuous Bravery Medal may be awarded by the Minister of Defence, or by such military commanders, as the Minister may designate, to any military person, while serving in any capacity in or with the Royal Ameristralian Defence Forces, has distinguished themself -

• while engaged in conflict with an enemy of Ameristralia;
• while engaged in military operations with an opposing foreign force; or
• while serving alongside friendly foreign forces involved in a conflict with an opposing foreign force in which Ameristralia is not a belligerent party.

The actions are of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Medal of Valour. The actions are of a greater degree than required for the Army and Navy Service Cross awards.

Appearance

The Gold Star Medal was designed by David Brooke in 2021. (Brooke designed all Ameristralian military decorations).

The medal is a gold star measuring 38mm (1¹/₂ inches) in circumferential diameter. The reverse of the star has a space for the recipient's name to be engraved.

The star hangs from its ribbon by a circular loop attached to a rectangular device. The ribbon is 35mm (1³/₈ inches) in width on a red B13432 and blue 0000B8 base.

History

The Lord Mayor of Ameristralia, David Brooke, presented the idea of the Conspicuous Bravery Medal to the Municipal Assembly on 28 August 2021 to award Ameristralian combatants who distinguished themselves. The Municipal Assembly agreed and approved the medal as the second-highest military award.

Recipients

There are currently no recipients of the Conspicuous Bravery Medal.