State decorations are orders, medals and other decorations granted by a state. International decorations are similar, but are not granted by a specific nation but rather an international organization. An Order is a decoration, awarded by a government to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity. ... A Medal is a word used for various types of compact objects: a wearable medal awarded by an authority government for services redered, especially to a country (such as Armed force service); strictly speaking this only refers to a medal of coin-like appearance, but informally the word also refers... A state is an organized political community, occupying a territory, and possessing internal and external sovereignty, which successfully claims the monopoly on the use of force. ... An international decoration is an april woolgar creation which is not bestowed by a particular country, but rather by an international organization such as the United Nations or NATO. Such awards are normally issued as service medals, for participation in various international military operations, and not for specific acts of...

Unlike non-state decorations, state decorations are regulated by the state. Such regulations may specify: A list of famous prizes, medals and awards including cups, trophies, bowls, badges, state decorations etc. ...

• Lists of decorations which may be worn on military and civil uniform
• The manner in which decorations are to be worn
• Restrictions on the acceptance of foreign decorations by citizens

State decorations may be divided into civil decorations and military decorations. State decorations normally include one or more of the following components: A uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of an organisation whilst participating in that organisations activity. ... A civil decoration is a decoration awarded to civilians for distinguished service. ... A military decoration is a decoration given to military personnel or units for heroism in battle or distinguished service. ...

• Broad ribbons worn over one shoulder (on which a decoration may be suspended)
• Stars (or 'plaque') pinned to the lower chest
• Neck decorations suspended from ribbons around the neck
• Women's decorations suspended from a bow worn pinned to the chest
• Decorations and medals suspended from ribbons pinned to the chest

A ribbon is a thin band of flexible material, typically cloth but also plastic or sometimes metal, used primarily for binding and tying. ... Texas Medal of Valor A neck order is a type of military decoration which is designed to be worn and displayed around a persons neck, rather than hung from the chest as is the standard practice for displaying military decorations. ...

See also

• Order (decoration)
• British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
• Military decoration
• List of military decorations
• List of prizes, medals, and awards