cross of valour (australia)

The Cross of Valour is Australia's highest civilian award for bravery. It was established in 1975 to replace the British George Cross previously awarded to Australians. The Cross of Valour is awarded "only for acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril". The award carries the post-nominal initial of CV; awards may be made posthumously. The insignia of the Cross of Valour is a gold, straight-armed cross patte with diminishing rays between the arms, and the Australian coat-of-arms at the centre. The cross is surmounted by a crown below a suspension bar with the words 'For Valour'. The ribbon is magenta with a red central stripe. As of 2004, the Cross of Valour has been awarded to only five living recipients, three of which are for bravery after the Bali terrorist bombing of October 12, 2002.

Cross Of Valour (Australia)

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