| Medal for Gallantry | |
|---|---|
  Obverse of medal and ribbon | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | "acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances"[1] |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Eligibility | Members of the Australian Defence Force |
| Post-nominals | MG |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 15 January 1991 |
| First awarded | 1996 |
| Last awarded | 2024 Special Honours |
| Total | 82[2] |
| Order of Wear[3] | |
| Next (higher) | Nursing Service Cross[3] |
| Next (lower) | Bravery Medal[3] |
| Related | Star of Gallantry |
The Medal for Gallantry (MG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. It recognises acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. The MG was introduced on 15 January 1991, replacing the Imperial equivalent. It is ranked third in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian Honours System.[3][4] Recipients of the Medal of Gallantry are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "MG".
- ^ "Medal for Gallantry". It's an Honour. Government of Australia. 13 April 2007. Retrieved 12 September 2007.
- ^ Governor-General Annual Report 2023-24 (PDF). Governor General of Australia. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d "The Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards" (PDF). Government House. 25 September 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 February 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
- ^ The highest ranked military gallantry decoration is the Victoria Cross/Victoria Cross for Australia.
The second ranked military gallantry decoration is the Star of Gallantry.
(Refer to "The Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards" (PDF). Government House. 25 September 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 February 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2014.)