Bravery MedalBravery Medal Full size medal Unmounted with 15cm ribbon as required for swing mounting. Miniature size medal Unmounted with 10cm ribbon as required for swing mounting. The Bravery Medal (BM) is a braverydecoration awarded to Australians.[1] It is awarded for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.[1] The BM was created in February 1975.[1] The decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community. They selflessly put themselves in