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This is a list of military decorations, listed in order of precedence, awarded by different countries, listed in alphabetical order.
- Both Roman Republic and Roman Empire.
Area under Roman control Roman Republic Roman Empire Western Empire Eastern Empire Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a city-state founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. ...
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A victory title is an honorific title adopted by a successful military commander to commemorate his defeat of an enemy nation. ...
The Latin word imperator was a title originally roughly equivalent to commander during the period of the Roman Republic. ...
Pater Patriae (plural Patres Patriae), also seen as Parens Patriae, is a Latin honorific title meaning Father of the Fatherland. ...
Arc de Triomphe, Paris A triumphal arch is a structure in the shape of a monumental archway, usually built to celebrate a victory in war. ...
A Roman Triumph was a civil ceremony and religious rite of ancient Rome, held to publicly honour the military commander (dux) of a notably successful foreign war or campaign and to display the glories of Roman victory. ...
The ovation (Latin ovatio) was a less honored form of the familiar Roman Triumph. ...
In the Roman Republic and early Empire, the Grass Crown (or Blockade Crown; in Latin, corona obsidionalis or corona graminea) was the highest and rarest of all militry decorations. ...
The Civic Crown (Latin: corona civica) was a chaplet of common oak leaves woven to form a crown. ...
First version of the Coat of Arms of Italy. ...
The Naval Crown (in Latin corona navalis), was a gold crown awarded to the first man who boarded an enemy ship during a naval engagement. ...
A Roman military diploma is a document written on 2 ca. ...
Hasta is a Latin word meaning spear. ...
Australia Australian Active Service Medal Victoria Cross (Australia) Star of Gallantry Medal for Gallantry Australian Active Service Medal with Kuwait bar The Australian Active Service Medal is an Australian military decoration. ...
Victoria Cross medal, ribbon, and bar. ...
The Star of Gallantry (SG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and other persons recognised by the Defense Minister. ...
The Medal for Gallantry (MG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. ...
- Orders
- Order of the Golden Fleece (Orden vom Goldenen Vlies)
- Military Order of Maria Theresa (Militär-Maria Theresien-Orden)
- Imperial Austrian Order of Leopold (Österreichisch-kaiserlicher Leopolds-Orden)
- Royal Hungarian Order of St. Stephen (Königlich Ungarischer St. Stephans-Orden)
- Imperial Austrian Order of the Iron Crown (Österreichisch-kaiserlicher Orden der Eisernen Krone)
- Imperial Austrian Order of Franz Joseph (Österreichisch-kaiserlicher Franz Joseph-Orden)
- Decorations
- Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz)
- War Cross for Civil Merits (Kriegskreuz für Zivildienste)
- Military Merit Medal (Signum Laudis) (Militär-Verdienstmedaille (Signum Laudis))
- Bravery Medal (Tapferkeitsmedaille)
- Civil Merit Medal (Zivilverdienstmedaille)
- Merit Cross (Verdienstkreuz)
- Wound Medal (Laeso Militi) (Verwundetenmedaille (Laeso Militi))
- Red Cross Decoration (Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz)
- Campaign, Commemorative and Service Medals
- War Medal 1873 (Kriegsmedaille 1873)
- Army Cross 1813/14 (Cannon Cross) (Armeekreuz 1813/14 (Kanonenkreuz))
- Commemorative Medal for the 1864 Campign in Denmark (Erinnerungsmedaille an den Feldzug 1864 in Dänemark)
- Karl Troop Cross (Karl-Truppenkreuz)
- 1898 Jubilee Medal (Signum Memoriae) (Jubiläums-Erinnerungsmedaille 1898 (Signum Memoriae))
- 1908 Jubilee Cross (Jubiläumskreuz 1908)
- Mobilization Cross 1912/13 (Mobilisierungskreuz 1912/13)
Austria-Hungary, also known as the Dual monarchy (or: the k. ...
Ferdinand I Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, with the collar of the Order The Order of the Golden Fleece (Spanish: Orden del Toisón de Oro) is an order of chivalry founded in 1430 by Duke Philip III of Burgundy to celebrate his marriage to the Portuguese princess Isabelle of...
Military Order of Maria Theresa The Military Order of Maria Theresa (Militär-Maria-Theresien-Orden in German) was founded on June 18, 1757, the day of the Battle of Kolin, by the Empress Maria Theresa to reward especially meritorious and valorous acts by commissioned officer. ...
- Order of Military Merit
- Bir Utam/Gallantry Medal I
- Bir Bikram/Gallantry Medal II
- Bir Pratik/Gallantry Medal III
- Rana Oraka (Taraka)/Campaign Star (Army)
- Samor Padak/War Medal
- Mukti Taraka/Campaign Star
- Joy Padak/Victory Medal
- Shang Bidan Padak/Constitution Medal
- Dabanal Padak/Hill Tracts Campaign Medal
- Plaban 1988 Padak/Flood Relief Medal
- Ghumjha 1991 Padak/Cyclone Relief Medal
- Ghumjha 1991 Padak/Internal Relief Medal
- Jesthata Padak I/30 Years Long Service Medal
- Jesthata Padak II/20 Years Long Service Medal
- Jesthata Padak III/10 Years Long Service Medal
The Order of Military Merit is an Order (decoration) issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces whom have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. ...
Belgium Order of Leopold The Order of Leopold is the highest military order of Belgium and is named in honor of King Leopold I. The decoration was established in 1832 and is awarded for extreme bravery in combat or for meritorious service of immense benefit to the Belgian nation. ...
The Order of Leopold II is a military order of Belgium and is named in honor of King Léopold II. The decoration was established in 1900 by Léopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated...
The Order of the Crown is a decoration issued by several countries. ...
The Croix de guerre is a military decoration of both Belgium and France which was first created in 1915. ...
Canada The Victoria Cross (Post-nominal letters V.C.) is the highest award for valour that can be awarded to members of the Canadian armed forces of any rank in any service, and allies serving under or with Canadian military command. ...
Image File history File links Ribbon bar for the Canadian Victoria Cross. ...
Cross of Valour The Cross of Valour (official post-nominal letters CV) is the highest ranking of the Canadian Bravery Decorations. ...
Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country. ...
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Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country. ...
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Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country. ...
Image File history File links Ribbon bar for Members of the Order of Canada. ...
The Order of Military Merit is an Order (decoration) issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces who have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. ...
The Order of Military Merit is an Order (decoration) issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces who have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. ...
The Order of Military Merit is an Order (decoration) issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces who have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. ...
The Star of Military Valour (SMV) is awarded to members of the Canadian Forces for their distinguished and valiant service in the presence of the enemy. The SVM is part of the Military Valour Decorations offerred in Canada. ...
The Star of Courage (SC) is awarded to members of the Canadian Forces for for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. The SC is part of the Military Valour Decorations offered in Canada. ...
The Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Cross is awarded by the reigning monarch of Canada (presently Queen Elizabeth II) and is presented on her behalf by the Governor General. ...
The Medal of Military Valour (SMV) is awarded to members of the Canadian Forces for their an act of valour or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. The MMV is part of the Military Valour Decorations offerred in Canada. ...
The Medal of Bravery is one of the three Decorations for Bravery awarded by the Governor General of Canada. ...
Canada Gulf and Kuwait Medal The Gulf and Kuwait Medal recognizes the participation of Canadian Forces members deployed or in direct support of the operations against Iraq during the Gulf war. ...
China - People's Republic of China
- Republic of China
The Medal of the Army is a military award of the Peoples Liberation Army. ...
The Military Merit Medal is a military award of the Peoples Liberation Army of China. ...
Motto: Three Principles of the People (三民主義 San-min Chu-i) Anthem: National Anthem of the Republic of China Capital Taipei (de facto) Nanking (de jure)1 Largest city Taipei Official languages Mandarin (Guóyǔ) Government Semi-presidential system - President Chen Shui-bian - Vice President Annette Lu - Premier Su Tseng-chang...
This is a list of orders, decorations and medals of the Republic of China. ...
There are three official orders in Finland: the Order of the Cross of Liberty, the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. ...
There are three official orders in Finland: the Order of the Cross of Liberty, the Order of the White Rose of Finland (Valkoisen Ruusun ritarikunta) and the Order of the Lion of Finland. ...
There are three official orders in Finland: the Order of the Cross of Liberty, the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland (Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). ...
Chiang Kai-sheks Légion dhonneur. ...
The Ordre de la Libération (Order of the Liberation) is a French Order (decoration) awarded to heroes of the Liberation of France during the Second World War. ...
French Military Medal The Médaille militaire (Military Medal) is a decoration of the French Republic which was first instituted in 1852. ...
The Ordre National du Mérite (in English: The National Order of Merit) is an Order of Chivalry awarded by the President of France. ...
The french Médaille de la Résistance (Resistance Medal) was awarded by General Charles de Gaulle to recognise the remarkable acts of faith and of courage that, in France, in the empire and abroad, have contributed to the resistance of the French people against the enemy and against its...
The Croix de guerre is a military decoration of both Belgium and France which was first created in 1915. ...
The French Liberation Medal is a decoration of the French Republic which is issued to any veteran of the Second World War who participated in the European campaigns to liberate France from German occupation between 1944 and 1945. ...
Germany (Federal Republic) The Bundesverdienstkreuz (the official name is Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany) is the only general Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. ...
Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr (German: Ehrenzeichen der Bundeswehr) is a German decoration of the Bundeswehr. ...
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After the establishment of the German Democratic Republic the new country forbid wearing of all pre-1945 German awards and created a system of various decorations that was inspired by those of the USSR. After German reunification, wearing of East German awards were forbidden. ...
Karl Marx Order The Order of Karl Marx (German: Karl-Marx-Orden) was the most important order, even endowed with 20,000 marks, in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). ...
Medal of Merit of the National Peoples Army - Gold The Medal of Merit of the National Peoples Army (German: Verdienstmedaille der Nationalen Volksarmee) was a medal issued in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). ...
Banner of Labor 1st Class The Banner of Labor (German: Banner der Arbeit) was an order issued in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). ...
DDR National Prize/ Nationalpreis der DDR The National Prize of East Germany (German: Nationalpreis der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik) was an award given out (in three different classes) for scientific, artistic, and other types of national achievement. ...
The Star of Friendship of Nations (German: Stern der Völkerfreundschaft) was an order given in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). ...
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The Blücher Order (German: Blücher Orden) was a decoration of the GDR. The decoration was named after the Prussian Generalfeldmarschall Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher who was seen as an hero in the GDR for his part in defeating the invading army of Napoleon. ...
Germany (Nazi Germany) Information pertaining to Second World War German decorations may be found under the article Awards and Decorations of Nazi Germany. Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ...
Between 1933 and 1945, the Nation State of Nazi Germany created and bestowed a new era of military decorations which have since become synonymous with the entity known as the Third Reich. ...
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Military decorations of the Third Reich were awards and medals bestowed by the Wehrmacht between 1935 and 1945 during the reign of Nazi Germany and the years of World War II. // Golden Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross (Awarded with and without Swords) Knights Cross of the War Merit...
A stylized version of the Iron Cross, the emblem of the Bundeswehr, Germanys Armed Forces. ...
Civil decorations of the Nazi Germany were awards and medals issued by the government of Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945. ...
Political decorations of the Nazi Party were medals and awards issued by the National Socialist German Workers Party between1920 and 1945. ...
- Kingdom of Bavaria
- House Order of St. Hubertus (Haus-Ritter-Orden vom heiligen Hubertus)
- Merit Order of St. Michael (Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael)
- Military Order of Max Joseph (Militär-Max-Joseph-Orden)
- Civil Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown
- Order of Military Merit (Militär-Verdienstorden)
- Military Medical Order (Militär-Sanitäts-Orden)
- Golden Military Merit Medal (Goldene Militär-Verdienst Medaille)
- Silver Military Merit Medal (Silberne Militär-Verdienst Medaille)
- Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz)
- Kingdom of Saxony
- Order of the Rue Crown
- Military Order of St. Henry
- Civil Merit Order/Merit Order
- Albert Order
- Friedrich August Medal
- Kingdom of Württemberg
- Order of the Württemberg Crown
- Order of Military Merit
- Order of Friedrich
- Golden Military Merit Medal
- Silver Military Merit Medal
- Wilhelm Cross
- Charlotte Cross
- Grand Duchy of Baden
- House Order of Fidelity
- Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order
- Order of Berthold the First
- Order of the Zähringen Lion
- Grand Duchy of Hesse
- Ludwig Order
- Order of Philip the Magnanimous
- Order of the Star of Brabant
- General Honor Decoration
- Warrior Honor Decoration in Iron
- Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
- House Order of the Wendish Crown
- Order of the Griffin
- Military Merit Cross
- Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
- House Order of the Wendish Crown
- Order of the Griffin
- Cross for Distinction in War
- Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
- House Order of Vigilance or the White Falcon
- Wilhelm Ernst War Cross
- General Honor Decoration
- Duchy of Anhalt
- Order of Albert the Bear
- Friedrich Cross
- Duchy of Nassau
- House Order of the Golden Lion
- Merit Order of Adolph of Nassau
- Duchies of Saxe-Altenburg, Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and Saxe-Meiningen
- Ducal Saxe-Ernestine House Order
- Duke Ernst Medal (Saxe-Altenburg)
- Duke Carl Eduard Medal (Saxe-Coburg-Gotha)
- Carl Eduard War Cross (Saxe-Coburg-Gotha)
- Cross for Merit in War and Medal for Merit in War (Saxe-Meiningen)
- Principalities of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen and Hohenzollern-Hechingen
- Princely House Order of Hohenzollern
- Principality of Lippe-Detmold
- House Order of the Honor Cross
- War Honor Cross for Heroic Deeds
- War Merit Cross
- Principality of Schaumburg-Lippe
- House Order of the Honor Cross
- Cross for Loyal Service
- Principalities of Reuss
- Princely Reuss Honor Cross
- War Merit Cross "1914"
- Principalities of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt and Schwarzburg-Sondershausen
- Princely Schwarzburg Honor Cross
- Silver Medal for Merit in War
- Free and Hanseatic Cities of Bremen, Hamburg and Lübeck
Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Prussia, 1701-1918 Prussia (German: ; Latin: Borussia, Prutenia; Lithuanian: ; Polish: ; Old Prussian: Prūsa) was, most recently, a historic state originating in East Prussia, an area which for centuries had substantial influence on German and European history. ...
The Order Pour le Mérite, known informally as the Blue Max (German: Blauer Max), was Prussias highest military order until the end of World War I. The award was a blue-enameled Maltese Cross with eagles between the arms, the Prussian royal cypher, and the French legend Pour...
The Order of the Black Eagle The Order of the Black Eagle (German: Schwarzer-Adler-Orden) was the highest order of chivalry in Prussia. ...
The Order of the Red Eagle was an order of chivalry of Prussia, awarded to recognize valor in combat or excellence in military leadership. ...
The Order of the Crown was Prussias lowest ranking order of chivalry. ...
King Carol I of Romania, wearing the collar of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern around his neck and the pinback Honor Cross 1st Class with Swords of the Princely House Order of Hohenzollern on his lower left breast. ...
A stylized version of the Iron Cross, the emblem of the Bundeswehr, Germanys Armed Forces. ...
The Free State of Bavaria (German: Freistaat Bayern), with an area of 70,553 km² (27,241 square miles) and 12. ...
The Order of Military Merit is an Order (decoration) issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces whom have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. ...
Map of Germany showing Hanover Hanover (in German: Hannover [haˈnoːfɐ]), on the river Leine, is the capital of the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany. ...
The Royal Guelphic Order was a British order of chivalry instituted on 28 April 1815 by the Prince Regent (later George IV). ...
The Free State of Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen; Sorbian: Swobodny Stat Sakska) is the easternmost federal state of Germany. ...
Arms of the Kingdom of Württemberg The title of this article contains the character ü. Where it is unavailable or not desired, the name may be represented as Wuerttemberg. ...
The Order of Military Merit is an Order (decoration) issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces whom have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. ...
Baden is a historical state in the southwest of Germany, on the right bank of the Rhine. ...
Oldenburg (Low German: Ollnborg) is a historical state in todays Germany named for its capital, Oldenburg. ...
Brunswick-Lüneburg was an historical state within the Holy Roman Empire. ...
The War Merit Cross was a decoration of Nazi Germany during the Second World War, which could be awarded to civilians as well as military personel. ...
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The Order of the Redeemer (Greek Τάγμα του ΣωτήÏος) is an Order (decoration) of Greece. ...
The Order of Honour (Greek Τάγμα της Τιμής) is an Order of Greece. ...
The Order of the Phoenix (Greek Τάγμα του Φοίνικος) is an Order (decoration) of Greece, established on May 13, 1926 by the then Republican government. ...
The Order of George I was formally a Order of Greece named after King George I of Greece. ...
- Radetzky Korhaz
- Signum Laudis
- Military Medal for Gallantry (An Bonn Mileata Calamachta in Gaelic)
- 1st Class with HONOUR (never issued)
- 2nd Class with Distinction
- 3rd Class with Merit
- Distinguished Service Medal (An Bonn Seirbhise Dearscna in Gaelic)
- 1st Class with HONOUR
- 2nd Class with Distinction
- 3rd Class with Merit
Both of these medals can be awarded for acts other than those performed on war service, so in practice the Republic has no decoration for gallantry in time of War.
The Military Order of Italy (Ordine Militare dItalia) is the highest military order of Italy, originally established as the Military Order of Savoy on August 14, 1815 by King Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia. ...
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Obsolete decorations: The Israeli Military decorations are the decorations awarded to soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces who exhibit extraordinary bravery and courage. ...
The Medal of Valor (Heb. ...
The Medal of Courage (Hebrew: עיטור העוז Itur HaOz) is an Israeli miltary decoration. ...
The Medal of Distinguished Service (Hebrew: עיטור המופת) is an Israeli military decoration. ...
Chief Of Staff Medal of Appreciation The Chief Of Staff Medal of Appreciation (Hebrew: ×ות הערכה ×ž×˜×¢× ×”×¨×ž×˜×›×œ) is an Israeli military decoration. ...
Fighters against Nazis Medal Fighters against Nazis Medal (Hebrew: ×ות ×”×œ×•×—× ×‘× ×צי×) is an Israeli decoration that is awarded to WWII veterans. ...
Hero of Israel Hero of Israel (Hebrew: גיבור ישר×ל) was an Israeli military decoration that was awarded during the Independence War. ...
Qatamon Medal Qatamon Medal (Hebrew: מדליית קטמון) was an Israeli decoration awarded during the Independence war. ...
The Param Vir Chakra is an Indian military decoration given for valour in combat operations. ...
The Maha Vir Chakra medal The Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) is the second highest military decoration in India and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air. ...
The Order of the Golden Kite ) was a Japanese Order (decoration), established on 12 February 1889 by Emperor Meiji. ...
Korea (Korean: í•œêµ or ì¡°ì„ , see below) is a geographic area, civilization, and former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. ...
The Order of Military Merit is the primary military decoration awarded by the government of Republic of Korea. ...
Taeguk Cordon of the Order of Military Merit is the highest decoration for military bravery and valour awarded by the government of South Korea. ...
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Fifth Class Ribbon The Wisam al-Tahir (Liberation Medal) was issued by the government of Kuwait for service during the Liberation of Kuwait campaign. ...
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The Panglima Gagah Berani (sometimes referred to as the Pingat Gagah Berani) is a medal given by the government of Malaysia. ...
The Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) is a medal given by the King and Government of Malaysia. ...
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- Medal of Valor (Condecoración al Valor Heroico)
- War Cross (Cruz de Guerra)
- Medal of Military Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Militar)
- Medal of Naval Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Naval)
- Medal of Naval Aviation Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Aeronautico Naval)
- Medal of Technical Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Técnico)
- Medal of Naval Technical Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Técnico Naval)
- Medal for Academic Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Facultativo)
- Medal for Naval Academic Merit
- Long Service Medal (Condecoración al Perseverancia)
- Military Sports Medal (Condecoración al Merito Deportivo Militar)
- Distinguished Service Medal (Condecoración al Servicios Distinguidos)
- Pacific Service Medal (Condecoración por Servicio en el Lejano Oriente)
- Legion of Honor (Condecoración el Legión de Honor Mexicano)
- Retirees Medal (Condecoración de Retiro)
- Anti-narcotics Campaign Medal of Merit (Condecoración por Mérito en el Campaña contra el Narcotráfico)
List of military decorations awarded by United Mexican States (Estados Unidos Mexicanos). ...
Knights Cross (3rd class) of the Order of William The Military Order of William is the oldest and, at the same time, highest honour of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. ...
Order of Orange-Nassau Knights Medal, military division The Order of Orange-Nassau is a military and civil order of the Netherlands which was first created in 1890 by the Queen Regent Emma of the Netherlands, acting on behalf of her under-age daughter Queen Wilhelmina. ...
 Norwegian army national service medal These orders and medals may be awarded for service in the Norwegian armed forces, some of them may also be awarded for civilian merits. Image File history File links Norwegian_natl_service_medal_army. ...
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The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit or Den Kongelige Norske Fortjenstorden was established by King Olav V of Norway in 1985. ...
Haakon VIIs Freedom Cross was established 18 May 1945. ...
The War medal (Krigsmedaljen) was instituted on the 23 May 1941. ...
The Norwegian Military Medal of Heroism was instituted in 1982 for heroic deeds done while on active service for the Norwegian Defence Force. ...
Defence Medal 1940 – 1945 (no. ...
Norwegian army service medal The Norwegian National Service Medal is awarded upon completion of mandatory military service (usually one year). ...
Norwegian orders and medals is a list of Norwegian orders and medals. ...
- Nishan-E-Haider
- Nishan-i-Shujaat
- Tamgha-i-Imtiaz
- Hilal-E-Jurrat
Military manpower Military age 16 years of age Availability 39,028,014 (2005) Males ages 16-49 Reaching military age males: 1,969,055 (2005) Active troops 620,000 (Ranked 9th) Military expenditures Dollar figure $3. ...
Nishan-i-Shujaat, or Order of Bravery, is a medal awarded by the Pakistani Government for military and civilian acts of acts of conspicuous gallantry, which are not always in the face of the enemy. ...
Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, which translates as the medal of performance, is an honour given by the Government of Pakistan to both the military and civilians. ...
Hilal-E-Jurrat (Crescent of Courage), is a military award given by Pakistan. ...
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The following is a list of medals, awards and decorations in use by the Polish Army. ...
Virtuti Militari The Virtuti Militari (Latin: For Military Virtue) was created in 1792 and is Polands highest military decoration for valor in the face of the enemy and one of the oldest military decorations in the world still in use . ...
Ribbon of the Virtuti Militari, the highest Polish military award Created by Halibutt in GIMP File links The following pages link to this file: List of military decorations Virtuti Militari Awards and decorations of the United States military Category:Recipients of Virtuti Militari Polish military awards and decorations Lucjan Zeligowski...
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For other meanings of Home Army see: Home Army (disambiguation) The Armia Krajowa or AK (Home Army) functioned as the pre-eminent underground military organization in German-occupied Poland, which functioned in all areas of the country from September 1939 until its disbanding in January 1945. ...
Krzyz Armii Krajowej (Home Army Cross) Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: List of military decorations Polish military awards and decorations User:Halibutt/Medal gallery Categories: GFDL images ...
Cross of Independence (Krzyż Niepodległości) was one of the highest a military decorations of Poland between World War I and World War II. It was awarded to people who fought heroically for the independence of Poland. It was released in three versions. ...
Cross of Independence Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: List of military decorations Polish military awards and decorations Lucjan Zeligowski User:Halibutt/Medal gallery Categories: GFDL images ...
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Krzyż Walecznych Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: List of military decorations Krzyz Walecznych Polish military awards and decorations Lucjan Zeligowski User:Halibutt/Medal gallery Bronislaw Duch Gustaw Orlicz-Dreszer Categories: GFDL images ...
The Order of Polonia Restituta is a Polish Order (decoration), established on February 4, 1921. ...
Polonia Restituta Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: List of military decorations Polonia Restituta Polish military awards and decorations Lucjan Zeligowski Józef Unrug User:Halibutt/Medal gallery Bronislaw Duch Stanislaw Kopanski Stanislaw Targosz Roman Krzyzelewski Categories: GFDL images ...
Medal za Zaslugi dla Obronnosci Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: List of military decorations User:Halibutt/Medal gallery Slawomir Petelicki Categories: GFDL images ...
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Medal Wojska za Wojne 1939-45 Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: List of military decorations Polish military awards and decorations User:Halibutt/Medal gallery Categories: GFDL images ...
Złoty Krzyż Zasługi (Golden Cross of Merit) Krzyż Zasługi (Cross of Merit) is a Polish civil state award and was established on June 23, 1923 to recognize services to the state. ...
Krzyż Zasługi Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: List of military decorations Edward Rydz-Smigly Czeslaw Piatas Polish military awards and decorations Józef Unrug User:Halibutt/Medal gallery Slawomir Petelicki Michal Karaszewicz-Tokarzewski Stanislaw Targosz Categories: GFDL images ...
- Medalia "Apăratorii independenţei" (Medal for Defense of Independence (for the War 1877-78))
- Crucea comemorativă a războiului 1916-1918 (World War I Commemorative Cross)
- Crucea "Trecerea Dunării" (Cross of "Danube Crossing", for the War 1877-78)
- Cruciada împotriva comunismului (Crusade against Communism)
- În amintirea înalţătorului avânt 1913 (Commemorative Medal for the Balkan War of 1912-1913)
- Ordinul Mihai Viteazul (Order of Michael the Brave)
- Ordinul "Steaua României" (Order of the Star of Romania)
- Ordinul "Pentru Merit" (Order for Merit)
- Medalia "Virtutea Militară" (Medal for Military Virtue)
- Medalia "Bărbăţie şi Credinţă" (Medal for Bravery and Loyalty)
The Romanian War of Independence was fought in 1877 against the Ottoman Empire. ...
The Cruciada împotriva comunismului (English translation: Crusade Against Communism) is a Romanian medal, instituted on April 1, 1942 by the Royal Decree No. ...
Order of Michael the Brave The Order of Michael the Brave (Romanian: ) is Romanias highest military decoration, instituted by King Ferdinand I during the early stages of the Romanian Campaign of World War I, and was again awarded in World War II. The Order, which may be bestowed as...
The Military Virtue Medal (Romanian: ) is a Romanian military decoration, instituted on April 8, 1872, by King Carol I. A previous version, called Pro Virtute Militari, was established by Alexandru Ioan Cuza in 1860 for the veterans of the Dealul Spirii battle (1848) between the revolutionaries and the Ottomans, but...
Honorary title: - Hero of the Russian Federation
Orders: Obverse of the Gold Star medal Hero of the Russian Federation (Russian: ) is the highest honorary title that can be bestowed on a citizen by the Russian Federation. ...
Medals (main): Collar and Breast Star of the Order of St. ...
The Order of Saint George (Орден Святого Георгия in Russian, or Orden Svyatogo Georgiya) was introduced by Catherine the Great on November 26, 1769. ...
The Order of Courage (ОРДЕРМУЖЕСТВÐ) is a decoration presented by the government of the Russian Federation. ...
The Order of Suvorov (Russian Орден Суворова) is a Soviet award, named after Aleksandr Suvorov, was established on July 29, 1942 (during World War II) by a Decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The medal was created to award army personnel for exceptional duty in combat operations. ...
Order of Ushakov (Russian: Орден Ушакова) is one of the highest naval awards of USSR among the Order of Nakhimov. ...
Order of Kutuzov 1st class (first variant) The Order of Kutuzov (Russian: Орден Кутузова) is a Soviet military award, named after famous Russian Field Marshal Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov. ...
Soviet version of the order Order of Alexander Nevsky (Russian: Орден ÐлекÑандра ÐевÑкого) was first instituted in 1725 by Catherine I of Russia. ...
Order of Nakhimov of 1st degree Order of Nakhimov (Russian: Орден Ðахимова) is one of the highest naval awards in former USSR and nominally in Russian Federation, along with the order of Ushakov. ...
- Medal of the Gold Star (for the title "Hero of the Russian Federation")
- Medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland
- Medal of Valour
- Medal of Suvorov
- Medal of Nesterov
- Medal of Ushakov
- Medal of Zhukov
The Gold Star is the highest decoration of excellence in the Soviet Union and Russia. ...
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) Ribbon The Nuth al-Tahrir al-Kuwait (Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait) was instituted on 4 January 1991 by King Fahd ibn Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia for service during the Liberation of Kuwait campaign between 15 October and 26 November 1990. ...
See also: Awards and decorations of the Singapore Armed Forces Orders and decorations conferred to military personnel of the Singapore Armed Forces in Singapore, listed by order of precedence: Medals Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) (Distinguished Service Order (Military)) Pingat Gagah Perkasa (Tentera) (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Military)) Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (Meritorious Service Medal (Military)) Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Emas (Tentera...
- Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) (Distinguished Service Order (Military))
- Pingat Gagah Perkasa (Tentera) (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Military))
- Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (Meritorious Service Medal (Military))
- Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Emas (Tentera) (Public Administration Medal, Gold (Military))
- Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Perak (Tentera) (Public Administration Medal, Silver (Military))
- Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Gangsa (Tentera) (Public Administration Medal, Bronze (Military))
- Pingat Penghargaan (Tentera (Tentera) (Commendation Medal (Military))
- Pingat Berkebolehan (Tentera) (Efficiency Medal (Military))
- Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Medal (Operational)
- Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Medal (Non-operational)
- Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
- Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
The Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Medal is an award which can be granted to any active member of the Singapore Armed Forces who was engaged in service in an area outside of the Republic of Singapore. ...
This medal may be awarded to members of the SAF who have completed 12 years of continuous qualifying service in recognition of their long service and good conduct. ...
This medal may be awarded to a serving member of the SAF in recognition of 5 years of good, efficient and faithful service in the SAF. ...
Current South African military decorations and medals: The Nkwe ya Gauta (Golden Leopard) is South Africas highest military decoration. ...
The Nkwe ya Selefera (Silver Leopard) is a South African military decoration. ...
iPhrothiya yeGolide (Golden Protea) is a South African military decoration. ...
The Nkwe ya Boronse (Bronze Leopard) is a South African military decoration. ...
iPhrothiya yeSiliva (Silver Protea) is a South African military decoration. ...
iPhrothiya yeBhronzi (Bronze Protea) is a South African military decoration. ...
The Tshumelo Ikatelaho (General Service Medal) is a South African military medal. ...
The Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) is a South African military medal. ...
The Okhankanyiweyo (Mention in Despatches) emblem is a South African military award. ...
The Emblem for Reserve Force Service is a South African military award. ...
Official language Vietnamese Capital Saigon Last President Duong Van Minh Last Prime Minister Vu Van Mau Area - Total - % water 173,809 km² N/A Population - Total - Density 19,370,000 (1973 est. ...
The National Order of Vietnam was a combined military-civilian decoration of South Vietnam and was considered the highest honor that could be bestowed upon an individual by the Republic of Vietnam government. ...
The Vietnam Military Merit Medal was the highest military decoration of South Vietnam during the years of the Vietnam War. ...
Navy D.S.O. 2nd Class The Vietnam Distinguished Service Order was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was awarded throughout the years of the Vietnam War. ...
Navy D.S.O. 2nd Class The Vietnam Distinguished Service Order was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was awarded throughout the years of the Vietnam War. ...
Navy D.S.O. 2nd Class The Vietnam Distinguished Service Order was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was awarded throughout the years of the Vietnam War. ...
Service versions of the Vietnam M.S.M. The Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1950 and 1974. ...
Service versions of the Vietnam M.S.M. The Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1950 and 1974. ...
Service versions of the Vietnam M.S.M. The Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1950 and 1974. ...
The Special Service Medal was a decoration of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1950 and 1974. ...
Gallantry Cross Medal and Unit Citation The Vietnam Gallantry Cross is a military decoration of South Vietnam which was established in August 1950. ...
The Vietnam Navy Gallantry Cross was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was issued during the years of the Vietnam War. ...
Vietnamese Air Gallantry Cross The Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was issued during the years of the Vietnam War. ...
The Vietnam Wound Medal was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was first created in 1950. ...
Armed Forces Honor Medal (1st and 2nd Classes) The Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal was a decoration of South Vietnam that was first created in 1953. ...
Staff Service Medal (First and Second Classes) The Vietnam Staff Service Medal was a military award of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1964 and 1973. ...
Vietnam Technical Service Medal (First Class) with Second Class Ribbon The Vietnam Technical Service Medal was a decoration of the Republic of Vietnam that was awarded between the years of 1964 and 1972 during the years of the Vietnam War. ...
Vietnam Civil Actions Medal (First Class) with Second Class Ribbon The Vietnam Civil Actions Medal is a decoration of South Vietnam which was first established in 1964. ...
The Vietnam Campaign Medal is a military award of South Vietnam which was established in 1966. ...
Vietnam P.U.C. The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation was awarded by the Vietnamese government to all personnel in the Military Assistance Advisory Group during August and September 1954. ...
Parama Weera Vibhushanaya Ribbon/Bar Parama Weera Vibhushanaya Medal Parama Weera Vibhushanaya (පරම වීර වීභූෂණය) is the highest Sri Lanakn military decoration equivalent to United States Medal of Honor, that awarded as a reward for all ranks of the tri services (Regular/Volunteer) individual acts of gallantry and conspicuous bravery of the most...
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Weerodara Vibhushanaya Ribbon/Bar Weerodara Vibhushanaya Medal The Weerodara Vibhushanaya(වීරà·à¶°à·à¶» වීභූෂණය) Medal and Bar is the the second Highest Sri Lanakn military decoration that conferred as a reward for individual acts of gallantry and conspicuous bravery of a non military nature of the most exceptional order performed voluntarily with no regard...
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Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya Ribbon/Bar Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya Medal Main article: Awards and decorations of the military of Sri Lanka Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya() Medal and Bar are the third highest Sri Lanakan military decoration that is presented to officers and other ranks as a reward for individual acts of gallantry...
Rana Wickrama Padakkama Ribbon/Bar Rana Wickrama Padakkama Medal Main article: Awards and decorations of the military of Sri Lanka The Rana Wickrama Padakkama (රණ වික්රම පදක්කම) medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan military officers and other ranks as a reward for individual or allied acts of heroism in facing the...
Rana Sura Padakkama Ribbon/Bar Rana Sura Padakkama Medal Main article: Awards and decorations of the military of Sri Lanka The Rana Sura Padakkama (රණ à·à·–ර පදක්කම) medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan military officers and other ranks as a reward for individual or allied acts of heroism in facing the...
Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya Ribbon/Bar Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya Medal Main article: Awards and decorations of the military of Sri Lanka The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (විà·à·’ෂ්ට සේව෠විභූෂණය) medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of three services, given that their service is of not less than 25 years and...
Uttama Seva Padakkama Ribbon/Bar Uttama Seva Padakkama Medal Main article: Awards and decorations of the military of Sri Lanka The Uttama Seva Padakkama () is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Sri Lankan military for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit...
Videsha Seva Padakkama Ribbon/Bar Videsha Seva Padakkama Medal Main article: Awards and decorations of the military of Sri Lanka The Videsha Seva Padakkama() medal will be granted to all ranks of the Regular and Volunteer Forces of the Army, Navy and Air Force of the Sri Lanka for active...
The Desha Putra Sammanaya in medal form. ...
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- Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีศักดิ์รามาธิบดี)
- Order of the White Elephant (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือก)
- Order of the Crown of Thailand (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย)
- The Bravery Medal (เหรียญกล้าหาญ)
- The Victory Medal World War II (เหรียญชัยสมรภูมิ สงครามมหาเอเชียบูรพา)
- The Victory Medal in the war at Korea (เหรียญชัยสมรภูมิ สงครามร่วมรบกับสหประชาชาติ ณ ประเทศเกาหลี)
- The Victory Medal in the war at Vietnam (เหรียญชัยสมรภูมิ การรบ ณ สาธารณรัฐเวียดนาม)
- Freemen Safeguarding Medal (เหรียญพิทักษ์เสรีชน)
- Dushdi Mala Medal (เหรียญดุษฎีมาลา เข็มศิลปวิทยา)
- Border Service Medals (เหรียญราชการชายแดน)
- Chakra Mala Medal (เหรียญจักรมาลา)
- Chakrabarti Mala Medal (เหรียญจักรพรรดิมาลา)
The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant (not to be confused with Denmarks Order of the Elephant) is the highest order (decoration) of Thailand. ...
Turkish Medal of Independence (Turkish: İstiklal Madalyası) was a special medal issued in Turkey in limited number by a 1924 law. ...
for a list of decorations see: British and Commonwealth orders and decorations This article concerns British and Commonwealth of Nations orders and decorations awarded by the British Sovereign. ...
Victoria Cross medal, ribbon, and bar. ...
Badge of a Companion of the Order of the Bath (Military Division) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (formerly The Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath)[1] is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. ...
DSO medal The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other Commonwealth countries, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat. ...
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The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) is a second level military decoration of the United Kingdom armed forces. ...
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The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the third level military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1993) ratings of the Royal Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries. ...
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The Military Cross (MC) is the third level military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1993) other ranks of the British Army and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries. ...
The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdoms Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy...
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The Air Force Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom Armed Forces, and formerly also to officers of the other Commonwealth countries, for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy. The...
The Gulf War Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1992, for issue to officers and men of British forces who served in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia during Operation Granby (the Liberation of Kuwait) in 1990-91. ...
The War Medal 1939–1945 was a British decoration awarded to those who had served in the Armed Forces full-time for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. ...
 The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. ...
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 The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest military decoration of the United States Army which is awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. ...
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 This article concerns Distinguished Service Medals which are issued by the United States of America. ...
The Silver Star is the fifth highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces, and the third highest given for valor (in the face of the enemy). ...
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Image:LM USA.jpg Defense Superior Service Medal The Defense Superior Service Medal of the United States is a senior decoration of the Department of Defense. ...
The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. ...
 The Distinguished Flying Cross. ...
My Lai Massacre (1968). ...
The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the second highest non-combatant medal awarded by the United States Department of the Navy to members of the U.S. Navy and the United States Marine Corps. ...
Airmans Medal The Airman’s Medal is a military decoration of the United States Air Force and is awarded to those service members who distinguish themselves by heroic actions, usually at the voluntary risk of life, but not involving actual combat. ...
The Coast Guard Medal is a decoration of the United States military which is awarded to any service member who, while serving in any capacity with the United States Coast Guard, distinguishes themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. ...
The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration and is the fourth highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. ...
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 A Purple Heart medal For the plant genus, see Purpleheart. ...
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 The Meritorious Service Medal is a senior level military decoration presented to denote acts of non-combat meritorious service worthy of recognition. ...
The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States which was established by Executive Order 9158, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, on May 11, 1942. ...
Aerial Achievement Medal The Aerial Achievement Medal is a decoration of the United States Air Force which was first created in 1988. ...
The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military award which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. ...
The Achievement Medal is the lowest of the United States military’s meritorious service medals. ...
The National Defense Service Medal is a military decoration of the United States military and was the brainchild of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. ...
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Complete information pertaining to U.S. awards may be found under the article: Awards and decorations of the United States military. Awards and decorations of the United States military are military decorations which recognize a service members service and personal accomplishments while a member of the United States armed forces. ...
See also A list of famous prizes, medals and awards including cups, trophies, bowls, badges, state decorations etc. ...
External links - Medals of the World
- Collection of Medals
- Illustrations and precedence of US Navy ribbons and medals
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