Awards play an essential part in daily life and can range from a simple word of praise to a promotion or a decoration by the nation's leader. Most, if not all, countries have a system of honours and awards acknowledging those citizens who make a notable contribution to the national good.
Profiting from two centuries of experience under the British (Imperial) system, Australia has a sound and comprehensive structure which even extends to honours and awards to citizens of other countries who perform services of great benefit to Australia. The Army's Honours and Awards provides readers with a detailed history as well as providing images to support the narrative.
