Usage
The Commonwealth Star is found on both the flag of Australia and the Coat of Arms of Australia. On the Australian flag the Star appears in the lower hoist quarter, beneath the Union Flag, and as four of the five stars making up the Southern Cross on the fly. In the Coat of Arms, the Star forms the crest, atop a blue and gold wreath.
The Star also appears on the badges of the Australian Defence Force and Australian Federal Police, although the badges of the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force feature the St Edward's Crown, as in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. In the event of the country becoming a republic, it has been suggested that the Commonwealth Star replace the Crown.
The Star is also used on numerous Australian medals, including the National Police Service Medal, the Defence Force Service Medal, the civilian Star of Courage, the Public Service Medal, the Ambulance Service Medal and the Australian Police Medal==Gallery== This are some photos of Australia's past and present
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Flag of Australia
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Australian Coat of Arms (adopted 1912)
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1908 Coat of Arms
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Royal Standard of Australia (Queen's Personal Australian Flag)
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Ribbon for Defence Force Service Medal with Federation Star (5th clasp)
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Australian 1951 six pence coin
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1966 Australian 50 cent coin (round)
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Coins of the Australian pound
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Halfpenny (Australian) and Penny (Australian)
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