NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Military decorations of the Cold War

Between 1947 and 1991, during the years of the Cold War, a large number of military awards and decorations were created by various nations to recognize the undeclared hostilities of the era. Military medals of the Vietnam War and the Korean War are the best known due to the extreme level of the conflicts. 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Clockwise from top: United States President John F. Kennedy and Soviet General Secretary Nikita Khrushchev meet in a 1961 summit held in Vienna; East German border guards at the Berlin Wall; the first Soviet nuclear weapon Joe 1 is tested; American soldiers land in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; Sputnik... Combatants Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) United States of America South Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand the Philippines Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) National Liberation Front (Viet Cong) Strength ~1,200,000 (1968) ~420,000 (1968) Casualties South Vietnamese dead: 1,250,000+ US dead: 58,226 US wounded... Overview map of the Korean War The Korean War from June 25, 1950 to cease-fire on July 27, 1953 (the war has not ended officially), was a conflict between North Korea and South Korea. ...

The following is a list of military decorations of the Cold War based on the various time periods and specific nations involved.

United States

The Korea Defense Service Medal also recognizes post Korean War/Cold War service in South Korea, but the medal was not created until 2002, over a decade after the Cold War officially ended. Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp The Army of Occupation Medal is a military decoration of the United States military which was established by the United States War Department in 1946. ... The Navy Occupation Service Medal is a decoration of the United States Navy which was issued to Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel who participated in the European and Asian occupation forces following the close of the Second World War. ... Medal for Humane Action The Medal for Humane Action is a military decoration of the United States armed forces which was created by an act of the United States Congress on July 20, 1949. ... The National Defense Service Medal is a military decoration of the United States military and was the brainchild of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. ... The Korean Service Medal is a decoration of the United States military and was created in November 1950 by order of President Harry Truman. ... The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) is a military award of the United States military which was first created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John Kennedy. ... Vietnam Service Medal The Vietnam Service Medal is a military award which was created in 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson. ... The Cold War Victory Medal is an unofficial military medal of the United States of America which can be purchased by any member of the United States military, or civilian employees of the federal government, who served in their positions during the years of the Cold War. ... The Korea Defense Service Medal is a United States decoration that was first created in 2002 by order of President George W. Bush. ...

Soviet Union

Hero of the Soviet Union (Russian: Ð“ÐµÑ€Ð¾ÌÐ¹ Ð¡Ð¾Ð²ÐµÌÑ‚ÑÐºÐ¾Ð³Ð¾ Ð¡Ð¾ÑŽÌÐ·Ð°, transliterated as Geroy Sovetskogo Soyuza) was the highest honorary title and the superior degree of distinction of the former Soviet Union. ... Hero of Socialist Labor (Ð“ÐµÑ€Ð¾Ð¹ Ð¡Ð¾Ñ†Ð¸Ð°Ð»Ð¸ÑÑ‚Ð¸Ñ‡ÐµÑÐºÐ¾Ð³Ð¾ Ð¢Ñ€ÑƒÐ´Ð° in Russian, or Geroy Sotsialisticheskogo Truda) was an honorary title in the Soviet Union and the highest degree of distinction for exceptional achievements in national economy and culture. ... The Order of Lenin (ru: ÐžÑ€Ð´ÐµÐ½ Ð›ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ð½Ð°), named after the leader of the Russian Revolution, was the second highest national order of the Soviet Union (Highest was the Order of Victory). ... The Order of the October Revolution was instituted on October 31, 1967, in time for the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution. ... Order of Nakhimov of 1st degree Order of Nakhimov (Russian: ÐžÑ€Ð´ÐµÐ½ ÐÐ°Ñ…Ð¸Ð¼Ð¾Ð²Ð°) is one of the highest naval awards in former USSR and nominally in Russian Federation, along with the order of Ushakov. ... The Order of Suvorov (Russian ÐžÑ€Ð´ÐµÐ½ Ð¡ÑƒÐ²Ð¾Ñ€Ð¾Ð²Ð°) 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 Kutuzov 1st class (first variant) The Order of Kutuzov (Russian: ÐžÑ€Ð´ÐµÐ½ ÐšÑƒÑ‚ÑƒÐ·Ð¾Ð²Ð°) is a Soviet military award, named after famous Russian Field Marshal Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov. ... Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory (Orden Slavi) was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union. ... Order of the Red Star Established on 6 April 1930, the Order of the Red Star was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union, given to Red Army and Navy personnel for exceptional service in the cause of the Defense of the Soviet Union in both war and peace. ...

China

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North Vietnam

The Ho Chi Minh Order is a Vietnamese medal awarded to those who have rendered great meritorious services, and recorded numerous outstanding achievements. ...

North Korea

Kim Il-sung (April 15, 1912–July 8, 1994) was a Korean Communist politician and the ruler of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (North Korea) from 1948 until his death. ...

South Vietnam

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. ... National Order of Vietnam File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Military Merit Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Army Distinghushed Service Order File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Navy Distinghuished Service Order File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam National Order Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Military Merit Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Army DSO File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Navy DO Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... 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. ... Vietnam Air Force DSO File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Army DSM File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Navy DSM File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Air Force DSM File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Special Service Medal Template:US-PDGov File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Air Force D.O. Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Army DSM This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam NAvy DSM This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Air Force DSM This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Special Service ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Vietnam War Awards and decorations of the United States military User:Zscout370/Images Template:US-ForeignDecorations Template:VietnamWarMedals Categories: United States government images ... Gallantry Cross Medal and Unit Citation The Vietnam Gallantry Cross is a military decoration of South Vietnam which was established in August 1950. ... 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 Navy 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. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Gallantry Cross (Public Domain Military Medal Image from Internet) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Air Gallantry Cross File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Navy Gallantry Cross File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Wound Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal (1st Class) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Gallantry Cross Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Air Gallantry Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Navy Gallantry Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Wound Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Honor Ribbon 1st Class This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... 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. ... 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 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. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal 2nd Class File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Staff Service Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Staff Service Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Technical Service Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Technical Service Medal (2nd Class) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Honor Ribbon 2nd Class This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Staff Ribbon (1st class) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Staff Ribbon (2nd class) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Technical Ribbon (1st Class) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Technical Ribbon (2nd Class) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... 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. ... 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. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Civil Actions Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Civil Actions Medal (2nd Class) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Campaign medal (Public Domain from Internet) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Civil Ribbon (1st Class) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Civil Ribbon (2nd Class) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Campaign Ribbon & 60 Bar This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... 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. ... Gallantry Cross Medal and Unit Citation The Vietnam Gallantry Cross is a military decoration of South Vietnam which was established in August 1950. ... 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. ... Vietnam Presidential Citation File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Gallantry Cross Citation Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Civil Actions Citation Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ...

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