Everything about The Commonwealth Star totally explained
The
Commonwealth Star (sometimes known as
The Seven Point Star or
Star of Federation) is a seven-pointed star symbolising the
Federation of Australia. Six points of the Star represent the six
original states of the
Commonwealth of Australia, while the seventh point represents the territories and any future states. The original Star had only six points; however, the proclamation in
1905 of the
Territory of Papua led to the addition of the seventh point in
1908 to represent it and future territories.
The Commonwealth Star is found on both the
Flag of Australia and the
Coat of Arms of Australia. On the Australian Flag the Star appears in the lower hoist quarter, beneath the
Union Flag. In the Coat of Arms, the Star forms the
crest, atop a blue and gold wreath.
The Star also appears on the badge of the
Australian Defence Force, although the badges of the
Australian Army,
Royal Australian Navy and
Royal Australian Air Force feature the
St Edward's Crown, as in the
United Kingdom and other
Commonwealth realms. In the event of the country
becoming a republic, it has been suggested that the Commonwealth Star replace the Crown. The Star is also used on the
Defence Force Service Medal to signify
very long service (40 years).
It is also used on the
Australian currency, and as an ornament to official buildings such as
Parliament House, Canberra.
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