Honours and Decorations
Images of St. Edward's, the Tudor, and King's Crown are visible on police forces badges (see New South Wales Police badge), military badges, some state (see Coat of Arms of Western Australia), even personal coats of arms (see Crest of Sydney Boy's High School), on Australia's Royal Coat of Arms and on various Australian decorations and honours. These include the vestments of the Order of Australia
These latter cases reflect the monarch's place as the ceremonial head of the Australian honours system, termed the fount of honour. As such, only she can approve the creation of an honour, which she does as requested by government of Australia. Although, the Governor-General administers most responsibilities relating to Australian honours on the Queen's behalf.
Read more about this topic: Australian Royal Symbols
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