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''. The ''Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards'' was last published in 2007, and replaced the previous list published in 2002. Prior to 2002, the lists were named the ''Australian Order of Precedence of Honours and Awards''. With the cessation in 2013 of the gazettal of lists of recipients of Australia Day and Queen’s Birthday Honours, it is not yet known if future issues of the ''Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards'' will be gazetted.


Order of Wearing

Order of wearing decorations and awards within the
Australian honours system The Australian honours and awards system refers to all Order (distinction), orders, decorations, and medals, as instituted by letters patent from the Monarchy of Australia, Monarch of Australia and countersigned by the Australian prime minister a ...
."The Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards"
, updated 25 September 2007. (Includes official post-nominals.) ''It's an Honour'' Honours and Awards listed are: * those within the Australian System of Honours and Awards; * those conferred by The Sovereign in exercise of the
royal prerogative The royal prerogative is a body of customary authority, privilege and immunity, recognized in common law and, sometimes, in civil law jurisdictions possessing a monarchy, as belonging to the sovereign and which have become widely vested in th ...
; * those within the Order of St John; and * foreign awards, the acceptance and wearing of which have been authorised by the Governor-General. Note that awards of the British Empire/United Kingdom are now considered foreign (if awarded after 5 October 1992), and should be worn accordingly.''"- all Imperial awards made to Australian citizens after 5 October 1992 are foreign awards and should be worn accordingly."'
''Order of Wearing''
, updated 25 September 2007. page 1. (Generally, foreign awards are worn ''after'' Australian awards, and postnominals of foreign awards are not recognised.) #
Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previousl ...
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Victoria Cross for Australia The Victoria Cross for Australia is the highest award in the Australian honours system, superseding the British Victoria Cross for issue to Australians. The Victoria Cross for Australia is the "decoration for according recognition to persons w ...
''"Refers to both the
Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previousl ...
and the
Victoria Cross for Australia The Victoria Cross for Australia is the highest award in the Australian honours system, superseding the British Victoria Cross for issue to Australians. The Victoria Cross for Australia is the "decoration for according recognition to persons w ...
."'
''Order of Wearing''
, Page 5, Note 1. (Generally, foreign awards are worn ''after'' Australian awards, and postnominals of foreign awards are not recognised.) VC # Cross of Valour CV # Knight/Lady Companion of the Order of the Garter KG/LG # Knight/Lady of the Order of the Thistle KT/LT #
Member of the Order of Merit The Order of Merit (french: link=no, Ordre du Mérite) is an order of merit for the Commonwealth realms, recognising distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture. Established in 1902 by K ...
OM (Civil Division and Military Division) # Knight/Dame of the Order of Australia AK/AD # Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order GCVO #
Companion of the Order of Australia The Order of Australia is an honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on the advice of the Australian Gove ...
(General Division) AC (Military Division) # Knight/Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order KCVO/DCVO #
Officer of the Order of Australia The Order of Australia is an honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on the advice of the Australian Go ...
(General Division) AO (Military Division) #
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order The Royal Victorian Order (french: Ordre royal de Victoria) is a dynastic order of knighthood established in 1896 by Queen Victoria. It recognises distinguished personal service to the British monarch, Canadian monarch, Australian monarch, o ...
CVO #
Star of Gallantry The Star of Gallantry (SG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and other persons recognised by the Minister for Defence. It is awarded for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action i ...
SG # Star of Courage SC #
Distinguished Service Cross The Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C.) is a military decoration for courage. Different versions exist for different countries. *Distinguished Service Cross (Australia) *Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom) *Distinguished Service Cross (U ...
DSC #
Member of the Order of Australia The Order of Australia is an honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on the advice of the Australian Go ...
(General Division) AM (Military Division) #
Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order The Royal Victorian Order (french: Ordre royal de Victoria) is a dynastic order of knighthood established in 1896 by Queen Victoria. It recognises distinguished personal service to the British monarch, Canadian monarch, Australian monarch, o ...
LVO #
Member of the Royal Victorian Order The Royal Victorian Order (french: Ordre royal de Victoria) is a dynastic order of knighthood established in 1896 by Queen Victoria. It recognises distinguished personal service to the British monarch, Canadian monarch, Australian monarch, o ...
MVO # Conspicuous Service Cross CSC #
Nursing Service Cross The Nursing Service Cross (NSC) is a conspicuous service decoration of the Australian honours and awards system, instituted by Letters Patent on 18 October 1989. The Nursing Service Cross is awarded to medics ( enrolled nurses) and nurses (re ...
NSC # Medal for Gallantry MG # Bravery Medal BM #
Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a high award of a nation. Examples include: *Distinguished Service Medal (Australia) (established 1991), awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force for distinguished leadership in action * Distinguishe ...
DSM # Public Service Medal PSM #
Australian Police Medal The Australian Police Medal (APM) is awarded for distinguished service by a member of an Australian police force. The APM was introduced in 1986, and replaced the Imperial Queen's Police Medal for Gallantry and Queen's Police Medal for Distingui ...
APM #
Australian Fire Service Medal The Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) is awarded for distinguished service by a member of an Australian fire service. The AFSM was introduced in 1988, and replaced the Imperial awards of the Queen's Fire Service Medal for Gallantry and the Que ...
AFSM #
Ambulance Service Medal The Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) is awarded for distinguished service by a member of an Australian ambulance service. The ASM was introduced in 1999. Awards are made by the Governor-General, on the nomination of the responsible minister in each ...
ASM # Emergency Services Medal ESM #
Australian Corrections Medal The Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) is a civil decoration awarded to Australian correctional service members for distinguished service. The ACM was introduced on 19 June 2017. Recipients of the Australian Corrections Medal are entitled to us ...
ACM #
Australian Intelligence Medal The Australian Intelligence Medal (AIM) is a civil decoration awarded to national intelligence community members for distinguished service. The decoration was introduced on 24 January 2020. Recipients of the Australian Intelligence Medal are e ...
AIM #
Medal of the Order of Australia The Order of Australia is an honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on the advice of the Australian Gove ...
(General Division) OAM (Military Division) # Order of St Johna) Listed to indicate where any awards within the Order of St John should be worn; however, the Service Medal of the Order of St John should be worn as a Long Service Medal after all other Imperial Long Service awards.
b) "Post-nominals within the Order of St John are not recognised." (As notified in the Governor-General's media release of 14 August 1982.
''Order of Wearing''
, Page 5, Note 3. # Conspicuous Service Medal CSM #
Australian Antarctic Medal The Australian Antarctic Medal (stylised as post-nominal), originally designated the Antarctic Medal until 18 December 1997, is a meritorious service award of the Australian honours and awards system, instituted by Letters Patent on 2 June 19 ...
AAM # Royal Victorian Medal RVM # Commendation for Gallantry #
Commendation for Brave Conduct The Commendation for Brave Conduct is a bravery decoration awarded to Australians. 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 ...
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Commendation for Distinguished Service The Commendation for Distinguished Service is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force, it is awarded for the distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations. The Commendation for Distinguished Service w ...
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Australia Service Medal 1939-45 Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. With an area of , Australia is the largest country by ...
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Australian Active Service Medal 1945–1975 The Australian Active Service Medal 1945–1975 recognises the service of Australian Defence Force and certain other persons in prescribed warlike operations in the period after World War II, and prior to February 1975. The medal was establishe ...
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Vietnam Medal __NOTOC__ The Vietnam Medal was a joint Australian and New Zealand campaign medal awarded for service in the Vietnam War. The medal was jointly developed by Australia and New Zealand, although there were separate Royal authorisation warrants for ...
# Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal # Australian Active Service Medal # International Force East Timor Medal (INTERFET) # Afghanistan Medal # Iraq Medal #
Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 The Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 recognises service in peacekeeping or non-warlike operations in the 30-year period following World War II, and prior to February 1975. The medal was established on 22 February 1995. The Australian S ...
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Australian General Service Medal for Korea The Australian General Service Medal for Korea (AGSMK) recognises former defence force personnel who completed 30 days of service in operations in South Korea, including any location seaward from the coast of South Korea, during the post-Armist ...
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Australian Service Medal The Australian Service Medal is an Australian military decoration. It was authorised 13 September 1988 to recognise prescribed service in peacekeeping and non-warlike operations. It is awarded with a clasp to denote the prescribed operation and ...
# Australian Operational Service Medal – Border Protection # Australian Operational Service Medal – Greater Middle East Operation # Australian Operational Service Medal – Special Operations # Australian Operational Service Medal - Counter Terrorism/Special Recovery # Australian Operational Service Medal – Civilian #
Rhodesia Medal The Rhodesia Medal was initiated by the British Government in consultation with Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Kenya, whose forces took part in Operation AGILA ( Operation MIDFORD for the New Zealand forces). The role of the multi-national force ...
# Police Overseas Service Medal #
Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal The Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal is an award in the Australian honours system. The award is presented to those who perform humanitarian service in a foreign country, in particular those working in dangerous environments or conditions or ...
# National Emergency Medal #
Civilian Service Medal 1939–1945 The Civilian Service Medal 1939–1945 is awarded to civilians in Australia during World War II who served in arduous circumstances in support of the war effort as part of organisations with military-like arrangements and conditions of service. ...
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National Police Service Medal The National Police Service Medal (NPSM) is a special service award within the Australian honours system to provide "recognition for the unique contribution and significant commitment of those persons who have given ethical and diligent service a ...
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King Edward VII Coronation Medal The King Edward VII Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal issued in 1902 to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Issue The medal was awarded in silver and bronze. It was issued in silver to members of the Royal fa ...
(1902) # King George V Coronation Medal (1911) #
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal The King George V Silver Jubilee Medal is a commemorative medal, instituted to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the accession of King George V. Issue This medal was awarded as a personal souvenir by King George V to commemorate his Silver J ...
(1935) #
King George VI Coronation Medal The King George VI Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal, instituted to celebrate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Issue This medal was awarded as a personal souvenir of King George VI's coronation. It was awarded to th ...
(1937) #
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal (french: link=no, Médaille du couronnement de la Reine Élizabeth II) is a commemorative medal instituted to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. Award This medal was awarded ...
(1953) #
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (french: link=no, Médaille du jubilé d'argent de la reine Elizabeth II) is a commemorative medal created in 1977 to mark the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession in 1952. The medal is p ...
(1977) #
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (french: link=no, Médaille du jubilé d'or de la Reine Elizabeth II) or the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal was a commemorative medal created in 2002 to mark the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ...
(2002) #
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (french: Médaille du jubilé de diamant de la reine Elizabeth II) or The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal was a commemorative medal created in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ...
(2012) #
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (french: Médaille du jubilé de platine de la reine Elizabeth II) or The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal is a commemorative medal created to mark the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accessi ...
(2022) #
80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal The 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal was a commemorative medal made to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Armistice marking the end of World War I. Each of the 71 surviving Australian First World War veterans were presented with ...
(1999) #
Australian Sports Medal The Australian Sports Medal is an award given to recognise achievements in Australian sport to commemorate Australian participation in major sporting events. Original recipients of the award included competitors, coaches, sports scientists, offi ...
(2000) #
Centenary Medal The Centenary Medal is an award which was created by the Australian Government in 2001. It was established to commemorate the centenary of the Federation of Australia and to recognise "people who made a contribution to Australian society or g ...
(2001) # Defence Force Service Medal # Reserve Force Decoration RFD #
Reserve Force Medal The Reserve Force Medal (RFM) is an Australian Military award given for long service by non-commissioned members of the Reserve Forces. It is part of the suite of defence force service awards introduced in 1982, which also included the Defence F ...
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Defence Long Service Medal The Defence Long Service Medal is an Australian military award given for long service by permanent and reserve members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), irrespective of rank. It was introduced in 1998, and replaced the suite of ADF service ...
# National Medal # Australian Defence Medal # Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal # Champion Shots Medal #Long Service Medals # Service Medal of the Order of St Johnhttp://www.defence.gov.au/Medals/_Master/docs/DHAM/48.pdf # Anniversary of National Service 1951–1972 Medal #Foreign Awards (in order of date of authorisation of their acceptance and wearing).


Citations

The following citations are not positioned according to the list above. For members of the uniformed services, they are worn according to respective Service dress rules. For civilians, they are worn centrally above any other honours or awards: *
Unit Citation for Gallantry The Unit Citation for Gallantry is a collective group decoration awarded to members of Australian military units. It recognises extraordinary gallantry in action. The Unit Citation for Gallantry was created in 1991, along with the Meritorious Uni ...
*
Meritorious Unit Citation The Meritorious Unit Citation is a collective group decoration awarded to members of Australian military units. It recognises sustained outstanding service in warlike operations. The Meritorious Unit Citation was created in 1991, along with the ...
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Group Bravery Citation The Group Bravery Citation is a bravery decoration awarded to Australians. It is awarded for a collective act of bravery by a group of people in extraordinary circumstances that is considered worthy of recognition. The Group Bravery Citation was ...


Foreign awards

Approved foreign awards are published by the Governor-General and may be found on th
Schedule of Approved Countries and Awards
The following are international and foreign honours commonly awarded to Australians for various reasons. For foreign awards commonly awarded to Australians for campaign and peacekeeping service please refer to the list on
Australian Campaign Medals Australian campaign medals are listed in order of precedence as defined in references below. Those campaign medals which have been independently issued by Australia to its armed forces are in bold. Second Boer War * Queen's South Africa Me ...
.


See also

*
Orders, decorations, and medals of Australia The Australian honours and awards system refers to all Order (distinction), orders, decorations, and medals, as instituted by letters patent from the Monarchy of Australia, Monarch of Australia and countersigned by the Australian prime minister a ...
*
Post-nominal letters Post-nominal letters, also called post-nominal initials, post-nominal titles, designatory letters or simply post-nominals, are letters placed after a person's name to indicate that the individual holds a position, academic degree, accreditation, ...
*
List of post-nominal letters (Australia) This is a list of post-nominal letters (letters after people's names) that have been nominated by orders from government, and letters from professional associations in Australia. General conventions In general, postnominals are arranged in the ...
* Australian Commendations and Citations


Notes


References


External links


It's an Honour
– Australian government website
''Wearing Awards''
– Australian government It's an Honour website

€“ Australian Defence Force website
The Defence Honours and Awards Manual
(DHAM) ** Chapter 4 of the manual includes a link to the "current" (2007
Order of Wearing
but more usefully: *
Annex A
contains: ''A modified order of wearing that is designed to make the order of wearing Defence awards more easily understood'' ... ''The modified version provides a complete list of all awards by incorporating those campaign and other medals that are included separately in annexes to the original schedule.'' {{Australian Honours Lists Honours Order of Wearing +