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The Order of Australia is the only Australian order of chivalry. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement, meritorious service, or for both. At that time, Companion of the Order of Australia was the highest of three grades of the order ...
Several insignias for the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) to be granted. The Order of Australia was established on 14 February 1975 by letters patent of Queen Elizabeth II, acting as Queen of Australia, and on the advice of the newly elected Labor prime minister, Gough Whitlam. The original order had three levels: Companion (AC), Officer ...
Australia portal The main article for this category is Companions of the Order of Australia . Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) is awarded for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to Australia or to humanity at large.
At its establishment, the Order of Australia included three grades: companion (AC), officer (AO) and member (AM), and two divisions: civil and military. On 24 May 1976, the grades of knight (AK) and dame (AD), and the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), were established by the monarch on the advice of Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser , and the ...
The disc is surmounted by an enamel Crown. The sovereign is Head of the Order of Australia. The Governor-General is Principal Companion, Knight or Dame, and Chancellor, of the Order of Australia. The blue and gold theme is continued in the ribbon. Most of the insignia pieces are produced by the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. The actual ...
Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) — for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to Australia or to humanity at large. Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) — for distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or to humanity at large. Member of the Order of Australia (AM) — for service in a particular ...
Pages in category "Honorary companions of the Order of Australia" The following 42 pages are in this category, out of 42 total.
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