The Star of Gallantry, a distinguished military honour, recognises extraordinary acts of bravery. Its one-of-a-kind design features a gilded Federation Star surrounded by fiery flames, accompanied by a captivating 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.
If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.
The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.
It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.
Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.
