Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established by Elizabeth II on February 14, 1975 'for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service'. The Order is divided into general and military divisions, with the following grades in descending order of seniority:
澳大利亚勋章是伊丽莎白二世设立的一种骑士勋章。这个勋章设立于1975年2月14日(情人节啊!),以嘉奖那些为澳大利亚做出突出贡献的人。这个勋章分为几个等级,按照递减顺序可排列为:
Knight or Dame (AK / AD) (general division only; not awarded since 1986) Companion (AC) Officer (AO) Member (AM) Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). |