List of military decorations

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This is a list of military decorations, by country in alphabetical order and in order of precedence

Contents

[edit] Ancient Rome

Both Roman Republic and Roman Empire.

[edit] Algeria

[edit] Argentina

Orders
Decorations

[edit] Australia

Main article: Australian Honours Order of Precedence

[edit] Austria (Republic)

  • Decoration for Military Merit (1989- )
  • Wounds Medal for the Bundesheer (1975- )
  • Austrian Bundesheer Operations Medal (2001- )
  • Military Service Award (1989- )
  • Military Service Medal (1963- )

[edit] Austria-Hungary (Monarchy)

[edit] Bahrain

[edit] Bangladesh

[edit] Belgium

[edit] Brazil

  • Order of the Southern Cross (only awarded to foreigners)
  • Military Merit Order (Army)
  • Naval Merit Order (Navy)
  • Aeronautic Merit Order (Air Force)
  • Joint Armed Forces Merit Order
  • Combat Cross Second Class (Army - only awarded during WWII)
  • Combat Cross First Class (Army - only awarded during WWII)
  • Blood Of Brazil Medal (Army - only awarded during WWII for WIA and KIA)
  • Navy Cross (Navy - only awarded during WWII)
  • Bravery Cross (Air Force - only awarded during WWII)
  • Distinguished Service Cross (Air Force)
  • Blood Cross (Air Force)

[edit] Bulgaria

[edit] Canada

Decorations

Order of Military Merit (Canada) ribbon (CMM).jpg Commander (CCM)
Order of Military Merit (Canada) ribbon (OMM).jpg Officer (OMM)
Order of Military Merit (Canada) ribbon (MMM).jpg Member (MMM)

Campaign Medals

Long Service Medals

Shooting Medal

Other Awards

  • Mentioned in Despatches (emblem)
  • Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation (emblem)
  • Command Commendation (emblem)
  • Canadian Medal (CM)
  • Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
  • Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
  • Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Some non-military awards:

Order of Canada (CC) ribbon bar.png Companion (CC)
Order of Canada (OC) ribbon bar.png Officer (CO)
Order of Canada (CM) ribbon bar.png Member (CM)

[edit] see also

Canadian order of precedence

[edit] China

See also: List of orders, decorations and medals of the Republic of China

[edit] Colombia

[edit] Czechoslovakia

[edit] Denmark

[edit] Egypt

[edit] Estonia

[edit] Ethiopia

[edit] Fiji

  • President's War Cross (PWC)
  • Cross for Gallantry (CG)
  • Medal for Gallantry (MG)
  • Distinguished Command Cross (DCC)
  • Command Medal (CM)
  • General Service Medal
  • Meritorious Service Decoration (MSD)
  • Meritorious Service Award (MSA)
  • Service Decoration (SD)
  • Service Award (SA)

[edit] Finland

[edit] France

See also :Ribbons of the French military and civil awards

[edit] Germany (Federal Republic)

Main article: Awards and decorations of the German Armed Forces

[edit] German Democratic Republic (East Germany)

Main article: Awards and decorations of East Germany

[edit] Germany (Third Reich)

Information pertaining to Second World War German decorations may be found under the article Orders, decorations, and medals of Nazi Germany.

See especially:

[edit] Germany (Empire)

The list below covers the principal military decorations of the states of the German Empire (as well as several German states which had been annexed by Prussia before the empire was formed), along with those civil decorations routinely awarded to military personnel. See also main article at Orders, decorations, and medals of Imperial Germany.

[edit] Greece

[edit] Indonesia

  • Bintang Sakti (Sacred Star)
  • Bintang Dharma (Distinguished Service Star)
  • Bintang Yudha Dharma (Meritorious Service Star)
  • Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi (Army Star)
  • Bintang Jalasena (Navy Star)
  • Bintang Swabhuwana Paksa (Air Force Star)

[edit] Hungary (Republic)

[edit] India

[edit] Iraq

[edit] Ireland

  • Military Medal for Gallantry (An Bonn Mileata Calmachta in Irish). Instituted 1944.
    • with HONOUR (1st Class prior to 1984) (never issued)
    • with Distinction (2nd Class prior to 1984)
    • with Merit (3rd Class prior to 1984)
  • Distinguished Service Medal (An Bonn Seirbhise Dearscna in Irish). Instituted 1964.
    • with HONOUR (1st Class prior to 1984)
    • with Distinction (2nd Class prior to 1984)
    • with Merit (3rd Class prior to 1984)
  • Good Conduct Medal
  • Service Medal (PDF & FCÁ/SM)
  • Emergency Medals
  • United Nations Service Medal
  • Military Star
  • Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen Medal

Both the Military Medal for Gallantry and the Distinguished Service Medal can be awarded for acts other than those performed on war service, however the 6 MMG with Distinction (2nd Class) issued have all been awarded for actions performed while on operations overseas. The sole MMG with Merit (3rd Class) issued was for bravery during a fire in Portlaoise Prison in 1981 and was thus a non-combat award. In practice the Military Medal for Gallantry with Honour is the Irish Defense Forces' equivalent of the British Victoria Cross and US Medal of Honor. The ribbon of the MMG is green with vertical red stripes; three narrow stripes on the MMG with Merit, two on the edge and one in the center. The MMG with Distinction has two thick red striped on the edge of the ribbon, and the MMG with Honour has one thick red stripe down the center of the ribbon. The MMG with Honour is a silver medal, while the lower classes are in bronze.

The DSM has been awarded for bravery and outstanding service on duties at home and abroad. It was instituted towards the end of the Irish Defense Forces' involvement in the Congo to recognize bravery and outstanding service without reducing the value of the MMG, as too many Irish soldiers were being recommended for the MMG for actions there. Ultimately only one Irish soldier received the MMG for actions in the Congo. The ribbon for the DSM follows the same pattern as the MMG, except that the stripes are black.

The Military Star is awarded to the next of kin of members of the Defense Forces killed while on active duty. This medal ranks after the following medals:MMG ,DSM,Good Conduct Medal,PDF Service Medal,FCÁ/SM Service Medal,Emergency Medals and the UN Peace Keepers Medal(See book "Medals of the Irish Defence Forces" 2010 edition). The ribbon is edged with a narrow black and thick purple stripe, with the colors of the Irish Tricolour in symmetry in the center.

The United Nations Service Medal is awarded to all personnel who have served on UN missions overseas. This rates above the individual UN mission medals awarded. The ribbon is symmetrical with the green-white-orange of the Irish Tricolour on either side and a blue stripe down the middle of the ribbon.

The Service Medal is awarded for 10 years service in the Permanent Defense Forces. The medal is mounted on a ribbon of St. Patrick's Blue. For a further 10 years service as an officer or 5 years as an NCO or below a bar is added to the medal, and the ribbon is changed to blue with a gold stripe down the center. No Irish soldier may wear more than one Service Medal so on the award of a Service Medal with Bar the previous Service Medal is returned.The FCÁ/Slua Muire Service Medal was instituted in 1961 for the reserve forces of the day. In 2005, the FCÁ/Slua Múire was stood down and the New Reserve Defence Force was introduced into the Defence Forces. A new version of a Reserve Medal is to be struck shortly with personal due to be awarded the medal in October 2012, seven years since the new Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve was formed on October 1, 2005.

The Good Conduct Medal is ranked after the Distinguished Service medal and before the Service Medals of the Permanent and Reserve Defense Forces. The medal is awarded to an individual NCO or private soldier in recognition of meritorious service characterized by exemplary conduct. The medals were only awarded to individuals with ten years continuous service and only 60 medals were awarded each year. Medals were presented at special presentation parades by the General Officer Commanding. The medal ceased to be issued after 1990 however, due to numerous arguments which arose in relation to the recipients of the medal. Therefore only 120 medals were ever issued.

[edit] Israel

Main article: Israeli Military decorations
Israeli ribbon bar

Obsolete decorations:

[edit] Italy

  • Ordine Militare d'Italia (Military Order of Italy) (was Ordine Militare di Savoia - Military Order of Savoy) in 5 classes :
    • Cavaliere di gran Croce BAR.svg Cavalierie di Gran Croce (Great Cross Kinight)
    • Grande ufficiale BAR.svg Grande Ufficiale (Great Officer)
    • Commendatore BAR.svg Commendatore (Commander)
    • Ufficiale BAR.svg Ufficiale (Officer)
    • Cavaliere BAR.svg Cavaliere (Knight)
  • Medaglia al Valore dell'Esercito (or di Marina, or Aeronautico, or dei Carabinieri) (Army, or Navy, or Air Force, or Carabinieri Valour Medal) in 3 classes :
    • Valor dell'esercito gold medal BAR.svg Valor di marina gold medal BAR.svg Valor aeronautico gold medal BAR.svg Valor dei carabinieri gold medal BAR.svg Medaglia d'Oro (Gold Medal)
    • Valor dell'esercito silver medal BAR.svg Valor di marina silver medal BAR.svg Valor aeronautico silver medal BAR.svg Valor dei carabinieri silver medal BAR.svg Medaglia d'Argento (Silver Medal)
    • Valor dell'esercito bronze medal BAR.svg Valor di marina bronze medal BAR.svg Valor aeronautico bronze medal BAR.svg Valor dei carabinieri bronze medal BAR.svg Medaglia di Bronzo (Bronze Medal)
  • Croce al Merito dell'Esercito (or di Marina, or Aeronautico, or dei Carabinieri) (Army, or Navy, or Air Force, or Carabinieri Merit Cross) in 3 classes :
    • Croce al merito dell'esercito gold medal BAR.svg Croce al merito della marina gold medal BAR.svg Croce al merito dell'aeronautica gold medal BAR.svg Croce al merito dei carabinieri gold medal BAR.svg Croce d'Oro (Gold Cross)
    • Croce al merito dell'esercito silver medal BAR.svg Croce al merito della marina silver medal BAR.svg Croce al merito dell'aeronautica silver medal BAR.svg Croce al merito dei carabinieri silver medal BAR.svg Croce d'Argento (Silver Cross)
    • Croce al merito dell'esercito bronze medal BAR.svg Croce al merito della marina bronze medal BAR.svg Croce al merito dell'aeronautica bronze medal BAR.svg Croce al merito dei carabinieri bronze medal BAR.svg Croce di Bronzo (Bronze Cross)


The abovementioned medals are awarded for military merits.
There are also several other medals awarded for length of service (the most important is the Medaglia Mauriziana al Merito di 10 Lustri di Carriera Militare - Mauritian Merit Medal for 50 years of Military Service, with other branch-specific medals for 20, 15 and 10 years), campaign and military missions medals, and professional or specialization achievement ribbons (instructor, war reporter, dog handler etc.). -- See Italian medals 1860-today (Italian Wikipedia)

[edit] Japan

[edit] Jordan

[edit] South Korea

[edit] Kuwait

[edit] Latvia

[edit] Luxembourg (Monarchy)

[edit] Malaya

[edit] Malaysia

[edit] Mexico

Main article: Military decorations of Mexico
  • Medal of Valor (Medalla de Valor)
  • War Cross (Cruz de Guerra)
  • Medal of Military Merit (Medalla de Mérito Militar)
  • Medal of Naval Merit (Medalla de Mérito Naval)
  • Medal of Naval Aviation Merit (Medalla de Mérito Aeronautico Naval)
  • Medal of Technical Merit (Medalla de Mérito Técnico)
  • Medal of Naval Technical Merit (Medalla de Mérito Técnico Naval)
  • Medal for Academic Merit (Medalla por Mérito Académico)
  • Medal for Naval Academic Merit (Medalla por Mérito Académico Naval)
  • Long Service Medal (Medalla de Largo Servicio)
  • Military Sports Medal (Medalla Deportiva Militar)
  • Distinguished Service Medal (Medalla de Servicios Distinguidos)
  • Pacific Service Medal (Medalla de Servicios Pacificos)
  • Legion of Honor (Legión de Honor)
  • Retirees Medal (Medalla de Retiro)
  • Anti-narcotics Campaign Medal of Merit (Medalla al Mérito en la Campaña contra el Narcotráfico)

[edit] Morocco

[edit] Namibia

Decorations

  • Namibian Cross for Bravery in Gold
  • Order of Mukorob
  • Namibian Cross for Bravery in Silver
  • Namibian Cross for Bravery in Bronze

Campaign Medal

  • Campaign Medal

Long Service Medals

  • Service Medal: 30 Years
  • Service Medal: 20 Years
  • Service Medal: 10 Years

Shooting Medal

  • Namibian Champion Shot Medal

[edit] Netherlands (Monarchy)

[edit] New Zealand

Main article: New Zealand Honours Order of Precedence

[edit] Norway

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.

[edit] Oman

[edit] Pakistan

Decorations

  • Nishan-i-Haider (NH) (1957- )
  • Order of Quaid-i-Azam (1957- )
  • Hilal-i-Jur'at (HJ) (1957- )
  • Sitara-e-NDIOF
  • Sitara-i-Jur'at (SJ) (1957- )
  • Sitara-i-Basalat (S Bt) (1957- )
  • Tamgha-i-Khidmat (TK) (1957- )
  • Tamgha-i-Jur'at (TJ) (1957- )
  • Tamgha-i-Basalat (T Bt) (1957- )

1965 War Medal

1971 War Medal

  • General Service Medal (1957- )

Long Service Medal

Shooting Medal

  • President's Medal

(Non-military: Nishan-i-Shujaat, Tamgha-i-Imtiaz)

[edit] Peru

Order of the Sun

[edit] Philippines

Main article: Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine Medal of Valor ribbon.jpg Medal of Valor
Distinguished Conduct Star Ribbon Bar.png Distinguished Conduct Star
PHL Distinguished Service Star BAR.png Distinguished Service Star
PHL Gold Cross.png Gold Cross Medal
Philippine Legion of Honor ribbon.jpg Philippine Legion of Merit
PHL Outstanding Achievement Medal.PNG Outstanding Achievement Medal
PHL Gawad Sa Kaunlaran.gif Gawad sa Kaunlaran
PHL Aviation Cross.gif Distinguished Aviation Cross
PHL Bronze Cross.gif Bronze Cross Medal
PHL Military Merit Medal.gif Military Merit Medal
PHL Silver Wing.gif Silver Wing Medal
PHL Military Commendation.gif Military Commendation Medal
PHL Wounded Personnel.gif Wounded Personnel Medal
PHL Military Civic Action Medal.gif Military Civic Action Medal
PHL Armed Forces Conduct Medal.gif Armed Forces Conduct Medal
PHL Sagisag Ulirang Kawal.gif Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal

[edit] Poland

Main article: Polish military awards and decorations

Virtuti Militari

Virtuti Militari Ribbon.png Krzyż Srebrny Silver Cross
POL Virtuti Militari Złoty BAR.svg Krzyż Złoty Golden Cross
POL Virtuti Militari Kawalerski BAR.svg Krzyż Kawalerski Knight's Cross
POL Virtuti Militari Komandorski BAR.svg Krzyż Komandorski Commander's Cross
POL Virtuti Militari Wielki BAR.svg Krzyż Wielki z Gwiazdą Grand Cross with Star
Order Orla Bialego Ribbon.png Order Orła Białego Order of the White Eagle
Krzyz Armii Krajowej Ribbon.png Krzyż Armii Krajowej Home Army Cross
Krzyz Niepodleglosci Ribbon.png Krzyż Niepodległości Cross of Independence
Krzyz Walecznych Ribbon.png Krzyż Walecznych Cross of Valour
Polonia Restituta Ribbon.png Order of Polonia Restituta
Medal za Zaslugi dla Obronnosci Kraju Ribbon.png Medal za Zasługi dla Obronności
Medal Wojska za Wojne 1929-45 Ribbon.png Medal Wojska za Wojnę 1939-45 Military Medal for the War of 1939-45
Krzyz Zaslugi Ribbon.png Krzyż Zasługi Cross of Merit

[edit] Portugal

  • Military Medals (Republic)
    • Medalha da Defesa Nacional
    • Medalha de Reconhecimento
    • Medalha de Valor Militar
    • Medalha da Cruz de Guerra
    • Medalha de Serviços Distintos
    • Medalha de Mérito Militar
    • Medalha de Comportamento Exemplar
    • Medalha de Promoção por Distinção
    • Medalha de Mutilados
    • Medalha da Campanhas
    • Medalha de Expedições
    • Medalha de D. Afonso Henriques - Mérito do Exército
    • Medalha de Mérito Aeronáutico
    • Medalha da Cruz Naval

[edit] Puerto Rico

Military Medal of Honor of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico

  • Military Medal of Honor of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico

[edit] Puerto Rico National Guard

  • Military Medal of Honor of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico.JPG Military Medal of Honor of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico
  • Distinguished Service Medal.JPG Puerto Rico Medal for Distinguished Service
  • Medal for Valor.JPG Puerto Rico Medal of Valor
  • Merit Cross.JPG Puerto Rico Merit Cross
  • Wounded Action Medal.JPG Puerto Rico Wounded in Action Medal
  • Order of the Governor of PR Common defense Service.JPG Order of the Governor of Puerto Rico Common Defense Service Medal
  • Combat Service Medal.JPG Puerto Rico Combat Service Medal
  • Commendation Medal1.JPG Puerto Rico Commendation Medal
  • Outstanding Soldier, NCO of the Year Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Outstanding Soldier/NCO of the Year Ribbon
  • Service Medal1.JPG Puerto Rico Service Medal
  • Exemplary Conduct Medal.JPG Puerto Rico Exemplary Conduct Ribbon
  • War Service Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico War Service Ribbon
  • Disaster Relief Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Ribbon
  • Hurricane Georges Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Hurricane Georges Ribbon
  • Active Duty for Training Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Active Duty for Training Ribbon
  • Caribbean Emergency Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Caribbean Emergency Ribbon
  • Civil Disturbance Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Civil Disturbance Ribbon
  • Law enforcement Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Law Enforcement Ribbon
  • Vlll Pan-American Games Support ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico VIII Pan-American Games Support Ribbon
  • English Language Proficiency Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico English Language Proficiecy Ribbon
  • Counterdrug Service Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Counterdrug Service Ribbon
  • Regatta 92 Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico 1992 Regatta Ribbon
  • Community Service Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Community Service Ribbon

[edit] Rhodesia

Military decorations and medals awarded during the UDI (Unilateral Declaration of Independence) period from 1965 to 1979. See also Zimbabwe.

Decorations

  • Grand Cross of Valour (GCV) (1970–1981)
  • Order of the Legion of Merit: Military Division (1970–1981)
  • Silver Cross of Rhodesia (SCR) (1970–1981)
  • Bronze Cross of Rhodesia (BCR) (1970–1981)
  • Defence Cross for Distinguished Service (DCD) (1976–1981)
  • Meritorious Conduct Medal (MCM) (1970–1981)
  • Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) (1973–1981)
  • Defence Forces' Medal for Meritorious Service (DMM) (1971–1981)

Campaign Medal

  • Rhodesia General Service Medal (1969)

Long Service Medals

  • Exemplary Service Medal (1970–1981)
  • Medal for Territorial and Reserve Service (1970–1981)

Shooting Medal

  • President's Medal for Shooting (1970–1981)

Other Award

  • Military Forces Commendation (emblem) (1970–1981)

[edit] Romania

[edit] Russian Federation

Honorary title:

Orders:

Medals (main):

[edit] Saudi Arabia

[edit] Singapore

See also: Awards and decorations of the Singapore Armed Forces

[edit] Slovenia

  • Military Medal of Honour
  • Order of General Maister
  • Order of the Slovenian Army
  • Medal of General Maister
  • Medal of the Slovenian Army
  • Medal of Courage
  • Medal for the Wounded
  • Best Soldier Award

[edit] South Africa

Main article: South African military decorations

Current South African military decorations and medals:

Decorations

Campaign Medal

Long Service Medal

Other Awards

[edit] South Vietnam (former)

[edit] Soviet Union

See also Orders, decorations, and medals of the Soviet Union

[edit] Sri Lanka

Main article: Awards and decorations of the military of Sri Lanka
Parama Weera Vibhushanaya (Supreme Heroism Decoration)
Weerodara Vibhushanaya (Heroism Decoration)
Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya (Heroic Gallantry Decoration) Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya bar.gif
Rana Wickrama Padakkama (Combat Gallantry Medal) Rana Wickrama Padakkama Bar.PNG
Rana Sura Padakkama (Combat Excellence Medal) Rana Sura Padakkama bar.GIF
Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (Distinguished Service Decoration) Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya bar.svg
Uttama Seva Padakkama (Meritorious Service Medal) Uttama Seva Padakkama Bar.gif
Videsha Seva Padakkama (Foreign Service Medal) Videsha Seva Padakkama bar.gif
Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal
Desha Putra Sammanaya
North and East Operations Medal
Purna Bhumi Padakkama
Karyakshama Seva Vibhushanaya (Efficient Service Decoration)
Prashansaniya Seva Vibhushanaya (Excellent Service Decoration)
Karyakshama Seva Padakkama (Efficient Service Medal)
Prashansaniya Seva Padakkama (Excellent Service Medal)

[edit] Sovereign Military Order of Malta

[edit] Spain

Cruz laureada de San Fernando
Spanish Civil War Medal of the International Brigades
  • International Brigades
  • Spanish Civil War Medal of the International Brigades


[edit] Swaziland

Decorations

  • Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force Medal for Distinguished Service (1980- )
  • Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force Medal for Meritorious Service (1980- )

Long Service Medal

  • Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force Long Service Medal (1980- )

[edit] Sweden

War awards
  • Knight/Member of spiritual dignity and Commander of His Royal Majesty's Order
  • Royal Order of the Sword - Grand Cross - Knight 1 st Class
  • Royal Order of the Sword - Grand Cross - Knight
  • Medal for Bravery at Sea, Gold
  • Medal for Bravery in the Field, Gold
  • Royal Order of the Sword, Warcross
  • Medal for Bravery in the Field, Silver
  • Medal for Bravery at Sea, Silver
  • Royal Order of the Sword - Warcross in Silver
  • Royal Order of the Sword - Warcross in bronze
Royal Orders
  • Royal Order of the Sword - Commander with Grand Cross
  • Royal Order of the Northstar - Commander with Grand Cross (before 1975)
  • Royal Order of the Northstar - Commander with Grand Cross
  • Royal Order of Vasa - Commander with Grand Cross
  • Royal Order of the Sword - Commander 1st Class
  • Royal Order of the Northstar - Commander 1st class (before 1975)
  • Royal Order of Vasa - Commander 1st Class
  • Royal Order of the Sword - Commander
  • Royal Order of the Northstar - Commander (before 1975)
  • Royal Order of the Northstar - Commander
  • Royal Order of Vasa - Commander
  • Order of HRH King Carl XIII
  • Royal Order of the Sword - Knight/Member 1st Class
  • Royal Order of the Northstar - Knight/Member 1st Class
  • Royal Order of the Northstar - Knight/Member (before 1975)
  • Royal Order of Vasa - Knight/Member 1st Class
  • Royal Order of the Sword - Knight/Member
  • Royal Order of the Northstar - Knight/Member
  • Royal Order of Vasa - Knight/Member 2nd Class
  • Royal Order of Vasa - Silvercross (Vasasign)
  • Medal of the Royal Order of the Northstar - 8th size
  • Medal of the Royal Order of Vasa in Gold, 5th size
  • Medal of the Royal Order of Vasa in Silver, 5th size
Medals
  • Armed Forces Medal of Merit in gold with swords
  • Armed Forces Medal of Merit in gold
  • Armed Forces Medal of Recompense in gold for international service with swords
  • Armed Forces Medal of Recompense in gold for international service
  • Armed Forces Medal of Merit in silver with swords
  • Armed Forces Medal of Merit in silver
  • Armed Forces Medal for Conscript in silver (The Conscriptmedal)
  • Armed Forces Medal for Reservofficers in silver
  • Armed Forces Medal in bronze for International Service

[edit] Thailand

See also: Thai Honours Order of Precedence
  • 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)

[edit] Turkey (Republic)

Medals
Orders

[edit] United Kingdom

for a list of decorations see: Military awards and decorations of the United Kingdom

[edit] United States

See also: Awards and decorations of the United States military
Ribbon/Award Name
Personal decorations
Medal of Honor ribbon.svg  Medal of Honor
Awarded for "Gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty"
Service Cross medals. Awarded for "Extraordinary heroism"

Distinguished Service Cross ribbon.svg  Army Distinguished Service Cross

Navy Cross ribbon.svg  Navy Cross

Air Force Cross ribbon.svg  Air Force Cross
Distinguished Service medals

Defense Distinguished Service ribbon.svg  Defense Distinguished Service Medal

Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal.jpg  Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal[2]

Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg  Distinguished Service Medal (Army)

Navy Distinguished Service ribbon.svg  Navy Distinguished Service Medal

Air Force Distinguished Service ribbon.svg  Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

Coast Guard Distinguished Service ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star ribbon.svg  Silver Star Awarded for "Gallantry in action"
US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg  Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg  Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg  Distinguished Flying Cross
Medals for heroism

Soldier's Medal ribbon.svg  Soldier's Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Medal ribbon.svg  Navy and Marine Corps Medal

Airman's Medal ribbon.svg  Airman's Medal

Coast Guard Medal ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Medal
Gold Lifesaving Medal ribbon.svg  Gold Lifesaving Medal
Bronze Star ribbon.svg  Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart BAR.svg  Purple Heart
Defense Meritorious Service ribbon.svg  Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service ribbon.svg  Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal ribbon.svg  Air Medal
Silver Lifesaving Medal ribbon.svg  Silver Lifesaving Medal

Aerial Achievement Medal ribbon.svg  Aerial Achievement Medal
Commendation medals

Joint Service Commendation ribbon.svg  Joint Service Commendation Medal

Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg  Army Commendation Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation ribbon.svg  Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal

Air Force Commendation ribbon.svg  Air Force Commendation Medal

Coast Guard Commendation ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Commendation Medal
Achievement medals

Us jointservachiev rib.svg  Joint Service Achievement Medal

Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg  Army Achievement Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement ribbon.svg  Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Air Force Achievement ribbon.svg  Air Force Achievement Medal

Coast Guard Achievement ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Achievement Medal
Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon.svg  Commandant's Letter of Commendation
Combat Action Ribbon.svg  Navy & Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon

USCG Combat Action Ribbon.png  Coast Guard Combat Action Ribbon

USA - AF Combat Action Ribbon.png  Air Force Combat Action Medal
Unit Awards
Presidential Unit Citation

Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg  Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation

US Navy Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon.png  Navy & Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation

Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation
Joint Meritorious Unit Award ribbon.svg  Joint Meritorious Unit Award

Valorous Unit Award ribbon.svg  Army Valorous Unit Award

Navy Unit Commendation ribbon.svg  Navy Unit Commendation

Gallant Unit Citation ribbon.svg  Air Force Gallant Unit Citation

Coast Guard Unit Commendation ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Unit Commendation
Meritorious Unit Commendation

Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg  Army Meritorious Unit Commendation

Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg  Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation

Air Force Meritorious Unit ribbon.svg  Air Force Meritorious Unit Award

Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation
Army Superior Unit Award ribbon.svg  Army Superior Unit Award

Outstanding Unit ribbon.svg  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

Meritorious Team Commendation ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation
Efficiency Award

Battle-e-ribbon.png  Navy "E" Ribbon

Organizational Excellence ribbon.svg  Air Force Organizational Excellence Award

Coast Guard Excellence Ribbon.svg  Coast Guard "E" Ribbon
Service awards
Prisoner of War ribbon.svg  Prisoner of War Medal
Combat Readiness Medal ribbon.svg  Combat Readiness Medal
Good Conduct medals

Army Good Conduct ribbon.svg  Army Good Conduct Medal

Navy Good Conduct ribbon.svg  Navy Good Conduct Medal

Air Force Good Conduct ribbon.svg  Air Force Good Conduct Medal

Marine Corps Good Conduct ribbon.svg  Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal

Coast Guard Good Conduct ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal
Ribbon/Award Name
Service awards (cont.)
Reserve good conduct medals

Army Reserve Achievement ribbon.svg  Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal

Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal.svg  Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal

Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.PNG  Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal

Selected Marine Corps Reserve ribbon.svg  Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal

Coast Guard Reserve Good Conduct Ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Reserve Good Conduct Medal
Expeditionary medals

Navy Expeditionary ribbon.svg  Navy Expeditionary Medal

Marine Corps Expeditionary ribbon.svg  Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon.svg  Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon
Air Force Recognition Ribbon.svg  Air Force Recognition Ribbon
Campaign and service medals
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg  National Defense Service Medal
KSMRib.svg  Korean Service Medal
AnArcRib.svg  Antarctica Service Medal
Coast Guard Arctic Service ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal
AFEMRib.svg  Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Vietnam Service Ribbon.svg  Vietnam Service Medal
Southwest Asia Service ribbon.svg  Southwest Asia Service Medal
KosovoRib.svg  Kosovo Campaign Medal
Afghanistan Campaign ribbon.svg  Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign ribbon.svg  Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary ribbon.svg  Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg  Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service ribbon.svg  Korea Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal ribbon.svg  Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service ribbon.svg  Humanitarian Service Medal
Outstanding Volunteer Service ribbon.svg  Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Air and Space Campaign ribbon.svg  Air and Space Campaign Medal
Service and training awards
Army Sea Duty Ribbon.svg  Army Sea Duty Ribbon

Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg  Army Overseas Service Ribbon

Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon.svg  Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.svg  Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon.svg  Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon

Special Operations Service Ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon
Arctic Service Ribbon.svg  Navy Arctic Service Ribbon

Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon
Naval Reserve Sea Service Ribbon.svg  Naval Reserve Sea Service Ribbon

Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon.svg  Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon

Restricted Duty Ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Restricted Duty Ribbon
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon.svg  Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon

USCG Overseas Service Ribbon.png  Coast Guard Overseas Service Ribbon

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon.svg  Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold border.png  Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon (with gold border)
Air Force Longevity Service ribbon.svg  Air Force Longevity Service Award
Recruiting service ribbon

Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon.svg  Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon

Air Force Recruiter Ribbon.svg  Air Force Recruiter Ribbon

Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon.svg  Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon

Coast Guard Recruiting Service Ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Recruiting Service Ribbon
Training service ribbon

Military Training Instructor Ribbon.svg  Air Force Military Training Instructor Ribbon

Navy Recruit Training Service Ribbon.svg  Navy Recruit Training Service Ribbon

Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon.svg  Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon
Guard ribbon

Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon.svg  Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon

Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon.svg  Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon
ResMedRib.svg  Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Professional Development Ribbon

NCO Professional Development Ribbon.svg  Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon

USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon.svg  Air Force NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon.svg  Army Service Ribbon

USAF Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon.svg  Air Force Honor Graduate Ribbon

Coast Guard Honor Graduate Ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Honor Graduate Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon.svg  Air Force Training Ribbon
Marksmanship awards
USAF Marksmanship ribbon.svg  Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Rifle

USCG Distinguished Marksman Ribbon.png  Coast Guard Distinguished Marksman

USCG Silver Rifle EIC Ribbon.png  Coast Guard Silver Rifle Excellence in Competition

USCG Bronze Rifle EIC Ribbon.png  Coast Guard Bronze Rifle Excellence in Competition

USN Expert Rifle Ribbon.png  Navy Expert Rifleman Medal

USCG Expert Rifle Ribbon.png  Coast Guard Expert Rifle Medal

USN Sharpshooter Rifle Ribbon.png  Navy Sharpshooter Rifle Ribbon

USCG Sharpshooter Rifle Ribbon.png  Coast Guard Sharpshooter Rifle Ribbon

Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon.svg  Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon

Coast Guard Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon
Pistol

USCG Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon.png  Coast Guard Distinguished Pistol Shot

USCG Silver Pistol Shot EIC Ribbon.png  Coast Guard Silver Pistol Excellence in Competition

USCG Bronze Pistol Shot EIC Ribbon.png  Coast Guard Bronze Pistol Excellence in Competition

USN Expert Pistol Shot Ribbon.png  Navy Expert Pistol Medal

USCG Expert Pistol Ribbon.png  Coast Guard Expert Pistol Medal

USN Sharpshooter Pistol Shot Ribbon.png  Navy Sharpshooter Pistol Ribbon

USCG Sharpshooter Pistol Ribbon.png  Coast Guard Sharpshooter Pistol Ribbon

Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon.svg  Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon

Coast Guard Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon.svg  Coast Guard Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon

[3]

[edit] Vietnam

See also: Vietnam awards and decorations

[edit] Zimbabwe

Decorations

  • Gold cross of Zimbabwe (GCZ) (1981- )
  • Zimbabwe Order of Merit: Military Division (1981- )
  • Liberation Decoration (LD) (1981- )
  • Silver Cross of Zimbabwe (SCZ) (1981- )
  • Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe (BCZ) (1981- )
  • Medal for Meritorious Service (MMS) (1981- )
  • Liberation Medal (1981- )
  • Commendation Medal (1981- )

Long Service Medals

  • Long and Exemplary Service Medal (1981- )
  • Efficiency Medal (1981- )
  • Service Medal (1981- )

Shooting Medal

  • President's Medal for Shooting (1981- )

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Commander Samuel Robinson, RNR, granted permission to wear decoration conferred by King of Spain: London Gazette: no. 32973. p. 6778. 12 September 1924. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
  2. ^ Only awarded to members of the United States Coast Guard.
  3. ^ http://www.homeofheroes.com/medals/1_precedence.html Retrieved 2-24-2008.

[edit] See also

Highest military awards for gallantry
Current
Obsolete

[edit] External links

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