| Cross of Valour | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | "acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril"[1] |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Eligibility | Australian citizen |
| Post-nominals | CV |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 14 February 1975 |
| First awarded | 1989 |
| Last awarded | 2003 |
| Total | 5 |
| Order of wear | |
| Next (higher) | George Cross (GC)(If awarded on or before 5 October 1992) [2] |
| Next (lower) | Knight/Lady of the Garter (KG/LG) |
| Related | Star of Courage Bravery Medal Commendation for Brave Conduct Group Bravery Citation |
The Cross of Valour was established in 1975 as the highest Australian Bravery Award. The awards were established as part of the institution of the Australian Honours System. The Cross of Valour has been awarded to five Australian civilians and, although there has been no Australian military recipient, they would be eligible in situations where normal honours to the military do not apply.[2]
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 initials CV; awards may be made posthumously.
- ^ Cross of Valour Archived 27 February 2016 at the Wayback Machine, itsanhonour.gov.au
- ^ a b The order of wearing Australian honours and awards, Commonwealth Gazette No. S192, 28 September 2007. The GC is a British award and is listed third on the Order of Wear after the British Victoria Cross and Victoria Cross for Australia. A note states "all imperial British awards made to Australian citizens after 5 October 1992 are foreign awards and should be worn accordingly". The only living Australian GC recipient received his award in 1978.