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ELIZABETH R

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

ELIZABETH THE SECOND, by the Grace of God Queen of Australia and Her Other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth:

TO ALL to whom these Presents shall come,
GREETING:

WHEREAS it is desirable that there be instituted certain decorations for the purpose of according recognition to members of the Defence Force and certain other persons for distinguished command and leadership in action or distinguished leadership in action or distinguished performance of their duties in warlike operations:

KNOW YOU that We do by these Presents institute three Australian decorations to be designated and styled, respectively, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal and the Commendation for Distinguished Service:

AND WE DO ordain that the award of the decorations so instituted shall be governed by the Regulations set out in the Schedule.

IN WITNESS whereof We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent.

GIVEN under the Great Seal of Australia at Our Court at St James's on 15 January 1991

By Her Majesty's Command,

BOB HAWKE
Prime Minister
SCHEDULE

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE DECORATIONS REGULATIONS

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