Conspicuous Service Cross and Conspicuous Service Medal
The Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC) is awarded only for outstanding devotion to duty, or outstanding achievement in the application of exceptional skills, judgement or dedication, in non-warlike situations. |
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Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) is awarded for meritorious achievement or devotion to duty, in non-warlike situations. |
More information on the award can be found on the defence.gov.au website and in the Conspicuous Service Decorations Booklet, which includes:
- history, eligibility and nomination details
- Letters Patent, Regulations and Determinations
- images and descriptions of what each award looks like; and
- guidance on how decorations are worn.
About Letters Patent, Regulations, Determinations, and Wearing
Each award in the Australian honours system has been approved by Letters Patent signed by The Sovereign on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. The Letters Patent institutes the medal and determines that the medal is governed by the Regulations for each award.
The Regulations are approved by The Sovereign and set out the terms and conditions of an award including factors such as eligibility criteria and designations of the award.
The Regulations also authorise the Governor-General to approve the manner of wearing of each award and the design of the medal. This document is known as the Determination.
The Determination makes reference to the:
- Order of Wearing of Australian Honours and Awards - this is the notification by the Governor-General of the order the Sovereign has determined each award is to be worn; and
- Guide to the Wearing of Insignia - this is a detailed guide outlining the appropriate manner in which insignia are worn.
Letters Patent:
Conspicuous Service Decorations Letters Patent 1989 - 18 October 1989
Regulations:
Conspicuous Service Decorations Regulations 1989 - 18 October 1989
Determinations:
- Conspicuous Service Decorations Determination 2023 - 17 November 2023
- Conspicuous Service Decorations Determinations 2008 - 1 September 2008
- Conspicuous Service Decorations Determination 1991 - 25 October 1991