Part 6 Veterans' Compensation Allowances and Benefits, 6.1 Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES), 6.4.2 Specific Conditions: Initial Vehicle Grants, 6.4.3 Specific Conditions: Replacement Vehicle Grants, 6.4.4 Specific Conditions: Driving Devices and Modifications Grant, 6.4.5 Specific Conditions: Running and Maintenance Allowance, 6.8 Decoration and Victoria Cross Allowances, 6.9 GST Exemption on Motor Cars and Spare Parts, 6.10.2 Eligibility for Veterans Supplement, 6.10.2 Eligibility Criteria for Veterans Supplement, 6.12 Prisoner of War Recognition Supplement, Service with the Australian Defence Force, Civilians on Special Missions - World War 1 and World War 2, Civilians Deemed to be Full-time Members of the Defence Force, Members of Defence Forces Established by Commonwealth or Allied Countries, Where must Commonwealth and Allied Veterans have Served, Australians who Served in Commonwealth or Allied Forces, Members of Defence Forces Established by Governments in Exile, Qualifying Service for Commonwealth Veterans, 1.2.2 Service Requirements for Disability Compensation Payment, 1.2.3 Requirement for Continuous Full-time Service, Relevance and Meaning of Continuous Full-time Service, Who Meets the Criteria for Continuous Full-time Service, 1.2.4 Requirement for Effective Full-time Service, Relevance and Meaning of Effective Full-time Service, Periods Not Counted Toward Effective Full-time Service, Exemption of National Servicemen from Effective Full-time Service Requirement, Discharge Prior to Completion of Period of Effective Full-time Service, Commonwealth and Allied Veterans' Evidence of Service, Statutory Declarations as Evidence of Service, 1.3 Service in World War 1 and World War 2, World War 1 - Qualifying and Operational Service, North Russia and Kurdistan Service after the Armistice, 1.3.2 Military Service in World War 2 - Outside Australia, 1.3.3 Military Service in World War 2 - Within Australia, Qualifying Service - Australian Coastal Waters, Service in the Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation, 1.5 Periods of Conflicts and Operational Areas, Korean Hostilities - Period and Operational Area, Malayan Emergency and Confrontation - Periods and Operational Areas, Vietnam Hostilities - Period and Operational Areas, Persian Gulf War - Periods and Operational Areas, North East Thailand (including Ubon) - Period and Operational Area, Service Pension and Income Support Supplement Claims, Applications for Increase in Disability Compensation Payment, War Widow's/Widower's Pension and Orphan's Pension Claims, Consideration and Determination of a Claim, 2.1.5 Death or Imprisonment of a Claimant, Historical Background to Proof of Identity, 2.2.2 Establishing Proof of Identity or Relationship to a Veteran, Satisfying Proof of Identity Requirements, Proof of Identity Check Compensation Claims under the VEA, DRCA and MRCA, Establishing Proof of Relationship to a Veteran, 2.2.3 Effect of Proof of Identity on Claim, Acceptable Proof of Identity Documentation, 2.3.1 Overview of Standards and Onus of Proof, 3.1.1 Overview of Service Pension Eligibility, Age Requirement for Partner Service Pension, Eligibility for partner service pension when separated from veteran, 3.2 Income Support Supplement (ISS) Eligibility, 3.2.1 Overview of Income Support Supplement (ISS), 3.3 Service Pension and Income Support Supplement Payability, 3.3.1 Overview of Service Pension and Income Support Supplement Payability, 3.3.2 Payment of Service Pension and Income Support Supplement, 3.3.3 Compensation Affected Pension Payability, Pension Age for Female Veterans and Qualifying Age for Females, Pension Age for Female Non-Veterans and for Tax Purposes, 3.6.3 Persons Automatically Considered to be Permanently Incapacitated, 3.6.4 Assessment of Invalidity Service Pensioners Participating in Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS), 3.7.1 Overview of Comparable Foreign Pension, 3.7.2 Requirement to Claim a Comparable Foreign Pension (CFP), 3.7.3 Fulfilment of Obligation to Take Reasonable Action, 3.7.5 Assessment of Comparable Foreign Pension Payments, 3.9.1 Overview of Payment for Loss or Detriment, 3.9.2 Compensation for Detriment Caused by Administrative Error, 3.10.2 Access to Financial Hardship Rules, General Criteria for Application of the Financial Hardship Rules, Effect of Deprivation on Application of Financial Hardship Rules, 3.10.3 Lodging a Claim under Financial Hardship Provisions, Unrealisable Assets - Unable or Unreasonable to Sell, Unrealisable Assets - Security for Borrowing, Determining Severe Financial Hardship - Assets Tested Pension Plus Income, Determining Severe Financial Hardship - Readily Available Funds, Determining Severe Financial Hardship - Drawings from an Unincorporated Business, Determining Severe Financial Hardship - Unavoidable or Reasonable Expenditure, Differentiating between Temporary and Long Term Severe Financial Hardship, 3.10.6 Rate Calculation under the Hardship Provisions, 3.10.7 Notional Annual Rate of Ordinary Income, Notional annual rate of ordinary income - unrealisable assets, Notional Annual Rate of Ordinary Income - farms, 3.11.5 Repayment of Lump Sum Advance - Hardship Assessment vs 1, 3.12.3 Extreme Circumstances Causing Departure from the Home, 3.12.4 Domestic or Family Violence - Remaining in the Home, 3.12.6 Claim and Payment of a Crisis Payment, Eligibility requirements for Veteran Payment, A person can only receive one Veteran Payment for a period, Payment arrangements if the person is in gaol, Determination of claim for a mental health condition, Extension of Veteran Payment in special circumstances, Incapacity Payments Recovery of veteran payment, Death of a person receiving veteran payment, Death of a person prior to determination of eligibility for Veteran Payment, Part 4 Disability Compensation Eligibility, 4.1 Disability Compensation Payment Eligibility, 4.1.1 Overview of Disability Compensation Payment Eligibility, 4.1.2 Eligibility Requirements for Disability Compensation Payment, 4.1.4 Extreme Disablement Adjustment Eligibility, 4.1.6 Special Rate (T&PI or TTI) Eligibility, 4.1.7 Increased Rate of Disability Compensation Payment for Specific Disabilities - Eligibility, 4.1.7.1 Injuries Eligible for Increased Disability Compensation Payment Rates under VEA section 27(4), 4.1.8 Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) Safety Net Provisions for certain Disability Compensation Payments, 4.2 War Widow's/Widower's Pension Eligibility, 4.4 Causal Connection of Injury or Disease with Service, 4.4.1 Overview of Causal Connection Injury or Disease with Service, 4.4.2 Relationship of Injury or Disease to Service, 4.4.3 Service Contributed to or Aggravated a Pre-existing Injury or Disease, 4.4.6 Injuries Occurring during Domestic Activities or Live-in Accommodation, 4.4.7 Injuries Resulting from Medical Treatment, 4.4.9 Serious Default, Wilful Act, Breach of Discipline, 4.4.10 - Claims related to sexual and physical abuse, 4.4.11 Claims relating to asbestos exposure while serving on certain RAN vessels, 4.5.1 Overview of Medical Connections to Service. For reasons of succinctness and presentation, the information provided on this website may be in the form of summaries and generalisations, and may omit detail that could be significant in a particular context, or to particular persons. Ribbon:The SG ribbon has a design of chevrons of deep orange alternating with chevrons of light orange. Insignia:The Victoria Cross for Australia is identical to the original VC. War For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances during operations against Taliban and Anti Coalition Militia while deployed on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan, from June to October 2006. Victoria Cross Allowance VEA For gallantry in action in extremely hazardous conditions, as a patrol member in the Special Forces Task Group whilst deployed on Operation SLIPPER, Afghanistan in 2006. Commendation for Brave Conduct Ribbon devices While this process is well underway, it will take some time before all changes are complete. Sponsored. Click here to view his citation and other relevant information. Australian Active Service Medal (194575) Postnominal: Recipients of the Star of Gallantry are entitled to the postnominal letters 'SG'. Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal (1999) The SG also replaced the Distinguished Service Order, in its role as an award to officers for gallantry. 13.2.5.2 Minimum Duration of a Course of Study, 13.2.6 Effect of other assistance on eligibility, 13.3 Education Allowances and Taxation under the Education Schemes, 13.3.2 Allowances for Secondary and Tertiary students living at home, 13.3.3 Allowances for Secondary students living away from home, 13.3.3.1 Online courses and the living away from home rate, 13.3.3.3 Effect of marriage or de facto relationships on living away from home rate, 13.3.4 Allowances for Tertiary students (including Apprentices, Trainees and cadets) living away from home, 13.3.4.1 Online courses and the living away from home rate, 13.3.4.3 Effect of marriage or de facto relationships on living away from home rate, 13.3.4.4 Establishing a de facto relationship, 13.3.8 Taxation Under the Education Schemes, 13.3.8.3 Tax withholding for non-Australian residents, 13.3.9 Who may an education allowance be paid to, 13.3.9.4 Payments where there is Shared Care of a child/ren, 13.4.1 Commencement of assistance under the Schemes, 13.4.1.1 Students transferring from FTB to DVA Education Schemes upon the completion of high school / the commencement of tertiary studies, 13.4.2.3 Date of Effect Rules Continuing students, 13.4.2.1 Date of Effect Rules change in circumstances, 13.4.2.2 Date of Effect Rules student reapplying for benefits after a break in study, 13.4.2.4 Date of Effect Rules Students eligible on medical grounds, 13.4.3 Absences from study for primary and secondary students, 13.4.4 Cessation of Assistance under the Education Schemes, 13.4.4.2 Commission considers that a students progress is unsatisfactory, 13.5.1 Guidance, Counselling and Country Visits, 13.5.5.3 Boarding schools and university residences, 13.5.5.4 Residence owned by Government housing authority, 13.6.2.1 Effect of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A and B on VCES/MRCAETS Benefits, 13.6.4.1 Overview of Schoolkids Bonus (ceased December 2016), 13.6.4.2 Definitions for Schoolkids Bonus (ceased December 2016), 13.6.4.3 Eligibility for Schoolkids Bonus (ceased December 2016), 13.6.4.4 Receiving the Schoolkids Bonus (ceased December 2016), 13.6.4.5 Payment Amounts for Schoolkids Bonus (ceased December 2016), 13.6.4.6 Payment Errors for Schoolkids Bonus (ceased December 2016), 13.6.4.7 Income Management for Schoolkids Bonus, 13.6.4.8 Legislative References for Schoolkids Bonus, 13.6.5.1 Eligibility for Income Support Bonus, 13.6.5.2 Receiving the Income Support Bonus, 13.6.5.3 Department of Human Services (DHS) Income Support Bonus, 13.6.5.4 Recoveries for Income Support Bonus, 13.6.5.5 Legislative References for Income Support Bonus, 13.7.1 Education Tax Refund (ETR) Administrative Scheme, 13.8.3.2 Intermediate rate scholarship amount, 13.8.3.4 Timing of the scholarship payments, 13.8.3.5 Indexation of scholarship payments. AU $8.46. A further 8 recipients have been identified from official publications of the Governor General, the Department of Defence and from special issues of the Australian Government Gazette. any other payment in respect of incapacity or death resulting from war or war-like operations in which the Crown has been engaged (usually paid by another Commonwealth country). He was given a Military Cross (MC), the next medal down, which was finally upgraded to an Australian Star of Gallantry (SG) in 2008. National Police Service Medal (2010), Australian Defence Medal The frame has a design of flames emanating from the outer edges of the frame to the centre. Research Guides: Australians in World War 1: Medals The key differences between the Australian and Imperial awards are: Australian Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards. The reverse has the date of the act for which the Cross is awarded engraved within a circle in the centre. The Victoria Cross for Australia (VC) is the pre-eminent award for acts of bravery in wartime and Australia's highest military honour. The key differences between the Australian awards and those of the Imperial system are that the awards are applied to all the Services and that the level of the award is not restricted by rank but is determined by the quality of the action or service. The only award retained from the former Imperial system is the Victoria Cross, which was renamedVictoria Cross for Australia. Postnominal:Recipients of the Star of Gallantry are entitled to the postnominal letters SG. They were Imperial honours usually awarded to members of the British Commonwealth. Refer, The Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards, "Veteran's Entitlements Act 1986 Sect 102", Australian Commandos receive Decorations for Gallantry, Soldier wins highest honour since Vietnam, Review of Recognition for the Battle of Long Tan and RAAF Ubon: Reports, "Long Tan men to finally get gallantry medals", "Soldier wins Star of Gallantry for Afghan battle", "Queen's Birthday Honours: Recognition of Service", "Military Gallantry, Distinguished & Conspicuous", "Star of Gallantry: The late Captain Raymond Jesse Allsopp", "Three servicemen receive Posthumous Awards of Gallantry", Orders, decorations, and medals of Australia, Australian Active Service Medal 19451975, Australian General Service Medal for Korea, Australian Operational Service Medal Border Protection, Australian Operational Service Medal GMEO, Australian Operational Service Medal Special Operations, Australian Operational Service Medal Counter Terrorism/Special Recovery, Australian Operational Service Medal Civilian, 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, Anniversary of National Service 19511972 Medal, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Star_of_Gallantry&oldid=1012135396, Military awards and decorations of Australia, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, "Acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril". A gold-plated silver Federation Star. Medal:The MG is a gold-plated medal with the obverse having a central device of a Federation Star on a circle of flames representing action under fire. Edge A miniature insignia is worn on the ribbon bar. For gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances while an Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team member at Kakarak, Afghanistan on 16 March 2009. by this website which may effect your viewing experience. Letters Patent: Gallantry Decorations Letters Patent 1996 - Amendment - 17 October 1996. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances while a joint terminal attack controller for Mentoring Team A, Mentoring Task Force 1, at Sorkh Lez in the Mirabad Valley, Afghanistan on 2 July 2010. The centre of the Federation Star is 19mm from the bottom of the ribbon and 16mm from either edge. Ribbon: Deep orange with chevrons of light orange. Personnel cannot be issued with the insignia until the authorised unit representative, normally the CO, has been formally invested with the citation. Gallantry Decorations - Governor-General of Australia Recipients of a bar to the SG add and Bar to the post-nominal. Click hereto view his citation and other relevant information. The degrees of the Gallantry Cross are as follows: Gallantry Cross with Palm: cited at the Armed Forces level Gallantry Cross with Gold Star: cited at the Corps level Gallantry Cross with Silver Star: cited at the Division level Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star: cited at the Regiment or Brigade level. It recognises acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. A range of awards to recognise gallantry was introduced to the Australian system to replace Imperial awards in 1991. The highest ranked military gallantry decoration is the, Awards vide Special Gazette No S565 dated Wednesday 1 December 1999 (as a result of the Independent Review of the End of War List) - see, Gallantry awards for actions during the Vietnam War, "The Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards", "Veteran's Entitlements Act 1986 - Sect 102", "How Sgt Brett Wood earned a Medal for Gallantry in Afghanistan", Report of the Independent Review Panel of the End of War List - Vietnam, Medal for Gallantry - Queen's Birthday 2013, "Update on Special Operations in Afghanistan (MECC 81211/08)", "Gallantry Award For Sergeant Who Led Bloody Timor Battle", "Australian SAS Trooper Awarded Medal for Gallantry (118/03)", Medal for Gallantry - Queen's Birthday 2015, Medal for Gallantry - Queen's Birthday 2012, Medal for Gallantry - Queen's Birthday 2011, Medal for Gallantry - Queen's Birthday 2009, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Medal_for_Gallantry&oldid=1133887495, "acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances". Recipients of the Victoria Cross or the Victoria Cross for Australia may be granted an annual Victoria Cross Allowance. Australian Service Medal The Decoration Allowance, Victoria Cross Allowance, and any payment by a foreign country of an allowance or annuity that is of a similar kind to these are not considered income for income support purposes. [4][5] Recipients of the Medal of Gallantry are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "MG". Determination under the Gallantry Decorations Regulations: The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General, Gallantry Decorations Letters Patent 1996 - Amendment, Gallantry DecorationsLetters Patent 1991, Gallantry Decorations Regulations 1996 - Amendment, Accepting and wearing of foreign awards by Australians. Australian war heroes back Tony Abbott's plans for return to For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan, June 2010. Since its inception, eight awards of the Star of Gallantry have been made: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Many of the awards have been presented at the official Australia Day ceremonies - held on 26 January - and Queen's Birthday ceremonies - held on the 2nd Monday in June. Victoria Cross for Australia | Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Insignia:The SG is a gold-plated Federation Star, with the obverse having a central device of a smaller Federation Star in a field of flames. It is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States and may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the armed forces, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism. the establishment of Australian unit awards for gallantry and meritorious service. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2017 LEGENDS OF THE ANZACS STAR OF GALLANTRY 20 CENT COIN FROM FOLDER. 13.8.5 Students who do not commence the course, 13.8.6 Students who are not undertaking the course after 35 days, Part 14 Defence, Veterans' and Families' Acute Support Package, 14.1.1 Policy Intent of the Defence, Veterans and Families Acute Support Package, 14.2.1 Referrals to the Acute Support Package, 14.5.5 Wellbeing, Academic and Extracurricular Support for Children, 14.5.6 Equipment and Transport for Activities Under the Package. The insignia is attached to a plain orange ribbon. The awards followed a review by the independent Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal which found that the men should have been awarded a Mentioned in Despatches under the wartime policy then in place, and consequently were awarded the modern equivalent.[2]. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan in 2008. All the other eligible decorations are Imperial honours. wikipedia.en/List_of_Australian_George_Cross_recipients.md at main 20 For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances as an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the Special Operations Task Group on Operation SLIPPER. Postnominal:There is no entitlement to postnominal letters for recipients. The Star of Gallantry (SG) is awarded only for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril. Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM), Public Service Medal (PSM) "All allowances are constantly under review. Commendation for Gallantry | Military Wiki | Fandom . ELIZABETH II 4.5.3 How are Statements of Principles Made and Used? Black Vietnam vet finally awarded Medal of Honor for bravery For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances during a waterborne terrorist attack in the North Persian Gulf, Iraq, during Operation CATALYST. Medal for Gallantry The Medal for Gallantry (MG) was introduced in 1991 and is awarded for acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. This information reflects policy made by DVA and is used in the assessment of claims. Australian Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The UK equivalent is the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) and the US equivalents are the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross and Air Force Cross. We appreciate your patience during this change process. Emergency Services Medal (ESM) The Victoria Cross Allowance is granted in addition to any Decoration Allowance payable (although it is not a requirement that a person be receiving the D e coration Allowance in order to receive the Victoria Cross Allowance). / Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), Victoria Cross for Australia (VC) For gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances as a patrol sniper in the Special Operations Task Group Task Force 637, whilst deployed on Operation SLIPPER Rotation Three Afghanistan, May September 2006. Ribbon The Medal for Gallantry (MG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) The MG was introduced on 15 January 1991, replacing the Imperial equivalent. The suspension bar is inscribed on both obverse and reverse with 'FOR GALLANTRY'. The only award retained from the Imperial system is the Victoria Cross, which was renamed Victoria Cross for Australia. It is the second highest gallantry award in the Australian honours system and has been awarded 7 times since its inception in 1991. The Star of Gallantry is a gold-plated silver. The Star of Gallantry was introduced in 1991 and is awarded for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril. PDF Australian Government - Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal Davis eventually was awarded a Silver Star Medal, the military's third-highest combat medal, as an interim honor, but members of Davis's team have argued that his skin color was a factor in the . Afghanistan Medal (2001) It is important to note that the same provision references (i.e., sections, subsections and paragraphs) from the SRCA have been retained in the DRCA. It is awarded for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril. In March 2018, only 55 of the recipients were listed on the "It's an Honour" website. International Force East Timor Medal (19992000) For an act of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances as a Medical Assistant within the Special Operations Task Group - Task Force 637, while deployed on Operation. The Unit Citation for Gallantry is a collective group decoration awarded to members of Australian military units. 2017 LEGENDS OF THE ANZACS VICTORY MEDAL 20 CENT COIN . Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Ribbon:The VC ribbon is crimson and 38 mm wide. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on 20 March 2011 while a joint fires observer in Mentoring Task Force - Two on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan. The Victoria Cross for Australia was approved on 15 January 1991. It is awarded for the most conspicuous gallantry, or daring or pre-eminent acts of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. Medal for Gallantry - Wikipedia Civilian Service Medal (193945), 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal (1999) For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances while a rifleman with Team Three, Mentoring Team C. For gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances while a rifleman and combat first aider in Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force 1 at Kakarak, Afghanistan on 16 March 2009. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes. Ten of the 14 coins released in the series are 20 cent coins and four of them are 25 cent coins. It is awarded for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril. After a crowded White House ceremony, a grateful Davis emphasized the . The information contained in the Consolidated Library of Information and Knowledge (CLIK) does not replace legislation and any relevant decisions that have been determined by the courts. The first coin came with a large folding album and the coins were issued in coincards. Post-nominal letters: SG. Sponsored. The ribbon has a design of chevrons of light orange alternating with chevrons of deep orange angled at 60 degrees. Commendation for Distinguished Service, Cross of Valour (CV) Iraq Medal (200311) , Australian General Service Medal Korea (195356) A further difference is the establishment of unit awards for gallantry, which were not previously available under the Imperial system. 2017 Legends of The Anzacs Star of Gallantry 20 Cent Coin From Folder Values in the table above are expressed in USD. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) The ribbon has a design of chevrons of light orange alternating with chevrons of deep orange angled at 60 degrees. / Member of the Order of Australia (AM) Recipients of the award are normally announced in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. Star of Courage (SC) For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on 24 August 2010 while a platoon sergeant and mentor with Mentoring Team Delta, the 1st Mentoring Task Force at Derapet, Tangi Valley, Afghanistan. Personnel who are subsequently posted to the unit wear the insignia without the Federation Star and only while actually posted to the unit. The ribbon is worn with the points facing upwards. The reverse has a central panel for recipient details on a stepped background. Ribbon:The Commendation for Gallantry insignia is mounted on a plain orange ribbon. Insignia:The insignia of the Commendation for Gallantry is gold-plated with a Federation Star superimposed centrally on a row of flames. Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal The Victoria Cross Allowance is granted in addition to any Decoration Allowance payable (although it is not a requirement that a person be receiving the D. coration Allowance in order to receive the Victoria Cross Allowance). The Medal for Gallantry is suspended from a 32 millimetre-wide ribbon by a narrow gold-plated silver suspender bar. Corporal Mark Gregor Strang Donaldson, VC was awarded the first Victoria Cross for Australia for most conspicuous acts of gallantry in action in a circumstance of great peril in Afghanistan as part of the Special Operations Task Group during Operation SLIPPER, Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan on 2 September 2008. Bravery Medal (BM) Vietnam Medal (196473) It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members. Different tokens were published each day for 2 weeks (hence 14 coins).