Australia: Order of Australia
Insignia of the Sovereign, and of Knights and Dames
Ribbon: Royal blue with a central band of scattered gold mimosa blossoms. The ribbon for the military division has gold borders.
Instituted: 14 February 1975.
Awarded: For achievement and merit in service to Australia or humanity.
Grades: 3 (Companion, Officer and Member), plus a Medal; in 2 Divisions, General and Military. The additional grade of Knight or Dame was awarded between 1976 and 1986, and was reinstated 25 March 2014.
Post-nominal letters: Knight - AK; Dame - AD.
| Knight and Dame | General Division | Military Division |
| Sovereign's Badge |  |
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| Knight: Badge |  |
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| Dame: Badge |  |
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| Knight/Dame: Star |  |
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Page last updated: 7 March 2020