Group Bravery Citation
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| Group Bravery Citation | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Australia | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Australian Citizen |
| Awarded for | a collective act of bravery by a group of people in extraordinary circumstances that is considered worthy of recognition [1] |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1990 |
| Total awarded | 58 groups |
| Precedence | |
| Individual equivalent |
404 individuals |
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 created in 1990. The decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community who selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others. It is ranked Fifth in the Australian bravery decoration in the Australian honours system. As of 2005, 336 awards have been made.
[edit] Description
The Group Bravery Citation is a bronze gilt sprig of wattle, Australia’s floral emblem, positioned in the centre of a silver rectangle.
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