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Star of Courage

British  

noun

  1. a Canadian award for bravery

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Weeks after the rescue, they were awarded the Star of Courage, which is the second-highest civilian bravery decoration in the Australian honors system.

From Fox News

Two weeks after the rescue, the pair were awarded the Star of Courage, the second-highest civilian bravery decoration in the Australian honors system after the Cross of Valor.

From Seattle Times

Two weeks after the rescue, the pair were awarded the Star of Courage, the second-highest civilian bravery decoration in the Australian honors system after the Cross of Valor.

From Washington Times

Anesthetist Richard Harris and his dive buddy Craig Challen, a retired veterinarian, were awarded the Star of Courage, the second highest civilian bravery decoration in the Australian honors system after the Cross of Valor, Governor-General Peter Cosgrave said in a statement.

From Seattle Times