Celebrate exceptional courage with the Gallantry Commendation. Honouring ADF servicemen safeguarding lives in perilous combat, this extraordinary item showcases a gold-plated lapel pin embellished with the majestic Commonwealth Coat of Arms. Read more..
The Commendation for Gallantry is a distinguished award given to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel who have displayed extraordinary bravery in combat or under dangerous circumstances. The award recognizes individuals who have acted courageously to protect the lives of others, even when faced with significant personal risk.
Eligibility
The Commendation for Gallantry is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional bravery, resourcefulness, and determination while serving in combat operations or other hazardous situations. The award is also given to those who have acted bravely in non-combat situations, such as during natural disasters, hostage situations, or terrorist attacks.
Design
The award features a gold-plated insignia of the Federation Star set in the centre of a row of flames. The insignia is mounted on a plain orange ribbon. A miniature version is worn on the ribbon bar.
If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.
The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.
It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.
Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.
