The decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community who selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.
The melodramatic format allows the character to work through their difficulties or surmount the problems with resolute endurance, sacrificial acts, and steadfast bravery.
He also demonstrates great bravery several times in the novels, though he dislikes fighting, and other characters often find him fierce and intimidating.
