:Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I have yet to see an on-line definition of "Precedence". 
 :Also, (with one exception which, of course, I can't locate at the moment), I have yet to see any supporting references in these "Precedence" sections in the info boxes which defines "Precedence" or the levels of precedence. 
 :http://www.operations.mod.uk/honours/honours.htm is interesting reading. However, it says: 
 :*The Victoria Cross ranks with the George Cross as the nation's highest award for gallantry. 
 :*The George Cross ranks with the Victoria Cross as the nation's highest award for gallantry, and was instituted in 1940 to recognise actions of supreme gallantry in circumstances for which the Victoria Cross was not appropriate. 
 :Is it just me, or does that seem somewhat contradictory?  
 :Cheers,    

 ::Victoria Cross for Australia and Cross of Valour (Australia) say they are equivalent, and quote 
 ::*Staunton, Anthony (2005). Victoria Cross: Australia's Finest and the Battles They Fought. Prahan, Victoria, Australia: Hardie Grant Books. ISBN 1-74066-288-1. p. 350 
 ::*The Cross of Valour (Australia) is the highest civilian award for bravery and in the Australian Honours Order of Precedence Order of wear is subordinate to the Victoria Cross for Australia.  
 ::Anthony: What does it actually say on page 350? 
 ::Cheers,