| Star of Gallantry | |
|---|---|
  Medal and ribbon | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | "Acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril"[1] |
| Description | A gold-plated silver Federation Star. The ribbon has a design of chevrons of light orange alternating with chevrons of deep orange angled at 60 degrees. |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Eligibility | Members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and others deemed eligible by the Minister for Defence |
| Post-nominals | SG |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 15 January 1991 |
| First awarded | 26 November 2006 |
| Last awarded | 17 July 2017 |
| Total | 8[2] |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[3] |
| Next (lower) | Star of Courage |
| Related | Victoria Cross for Australia Medal for Gallantry Unit Citation for 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 in circumstances of great peril. It is the second highest of the military gallantry awards in the Australian Honours System, only surpassed by the Victoria Cross or Victoria Cross for Australia (VC).[4][5][6]
- ^ "Star of Gallantry". It's an Honour. Government of Australia. 13 April 2007. Retrieved 12 September 2007.
- ^ Governor-General Annual Report 2022-23 (PDF). Governor General of Australia. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Australian Honours Order of Precedence The Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards, Australian Government Gazette, 28 September 2007. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ Strictly speaking, "Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in the Military Division" is a higher award than the SG, but the AC is awarded for "Eminent service in duties of great responsibility", not for heroism or gallantry. Refer Order of Wear.
- ^ Star of Gallantry fact sheet, itsanhonour.gov.au. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ Star of Gallantry, Defence Honours & Awards, defence.gov.au. Retrieved 25 July 2009.