Distinguished Service Cross (Australia)
| Distinguished Service Cross | |
|---|---|
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Eligibility | Members of the Australian Defence Force |
| Post-nominals | DSC |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 1991 |
| First award | 1993 |
| Final award | 2025 Australia Day Honours |
| Total | 272 |
| Total awarded posthumously | 1 |
| Total recipients | 273 |
Undress ribbon for DSC w/Bar | |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Star of Courage |
| Next (lower) | Member of the Order of Australia |
| Related | Distinguished Service Medal Commendation for Distinguished Service |
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The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. It is awarded for distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations. The DSC was introduced in 1991 and is the highest distinguished service decoration in the Australian Honours System. Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "DSC". Since its inception 273 awards have been made—which includes eight bars and one second bar.