fishermen and civilians who risked their own lives in rescue attempts under dangerous conditions

The is the miniature version of this award

being awarded on only one occasion to Staff Sergeant J D Coughlan RAAF for his great gallantry while operating as a helicopter winch man during the Vietnam War in 1968

Medal Naming - 'Naming' being the term used for engraving

Military Cross 2nd Award Bar (plated) - full size Collection_Military Ties fishermen and civilians who riskedA second award bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to DFC, AFC, DFM & AFM holders performing a further act of such valour which would have merited an award.