Commonwealth Star

Six points of the Star represent the six original states of the Commonwealth of Australia, while the seventh point represents the territories and any other future states of Australia.

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 1909 to represent it and future territories.

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 coat of arms of Queen Mary Donaldson, spouse of King Frederik X of Denmark, includes two Commonwealth Stars, to symbolise the Queen's Australian heritage.