List of military decorations

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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.

• Victory Titles (including imperator and pater patriae)
• Triumphal Arch
• Triumph
• Triumphal Regalia
• Ovation
• Myrtle Crown
• Laurel Crown
• Grass Crown
• Civic Crown
• Mural Crown
• Naval Crown
• Military Diploma

Australia

Australian Active Service Medal

• Defenders of Tirol
• Equitum Melitensium Bene Merenti
• Franz-Joseph Medaille
• Integritate et Merito
• Karl-Truppenkreuz
• Maria Theresa Order
• Princeps et Patria
• Pro Patria
• Signum Laudis
• Signum Memoriae
• Tapferkeits Medaille
• Verdienstkreuz
• *Eisernes Verdienstkreuz
• Verwundetenmedaille
• XXXX Annorum (Signum Laboris)

• 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

Belgium

• Order of Leopold
• Order of the Crown
• Decoration Militaire
• Croix Militaire
• Croix de Guerre

Canada

Victoria Cross
Cross of Valour
Companion of the Order of Canada
Officer of the Order of Canada
Member of the Order of Canada
Commander of the Order of Military Merit
Officer of the Order of Military Merit
Member of the Order of Military Merit
Star of Military Valour
Star of Courage
Meritorious Service Cross
Medal of Military Valour
Medal of Bravery
Canada Gulf and Kuwait Medal

China

People's Republic of China

• Medal of the Army

• Order of the Cross of Liberty
• Order of the White Rose
• Order of the Lion of Finland

• Légion d'honneur
• Ordre de la Libération
• Médaille militaire
• Ordre National du Mérite
• Médaille de la Résistance
• Croix de Guerre
• French Liberation Medal
• Ordre de Saint-Louis

• Badge of Honour of the German Armed Forces with different levels:
• * Medal of Honour of the German Armed Forces
• * Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in bronce
• * Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in silver
• * Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in gold
• Iron Cross (only awarded during wartime)
• Pour le Mérite (the 'Blue Max') (obsolete)

Information pertaining to Second World War German decorations may be found under the article Awards and Decorations of Nazi Germany.

• Order of the Redeemer
• Order of Honor
• Order of the Phoenix
• Order of Merit

• Radetzky Korhaz
• Signum Laudis

• Military Order of Italy

• Medal of Distinguished Service עיטור המופת
• Medal of Courage עיטור העוז
• Medal of Valor עיטור הגבורה
• TZALASH ציון לשבח - recommendation of honor

See also: [Citations, Medals, Ribbons, and Decorations of the Israeli Defence Forces] (Israeli Defence Forces website)

• Param Vir Chakra
• Maha Vir Chakra

• Taeguk Order of Military Valour and Merit
• Field Marshal Lord Eulji Order of Military Valour and Merit
• Admiral of the Fleet Lord Chungmu Order of Military Valour and Merit
• Hwarang Youth Corps Order of Military Valour and Merit
• Field Marshal Lord Inheun Order of Military Valour and Merit

• Wisam al-Tahir (or Kuwait Liberation Medal)

• Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa
• Panglima Gagah Berani
• Pingat Jasa Malaysia

• Order of William
• Order of Orange Nassau
• Bronzen Leeuw (Bronze Lion)
• Bronzen Kruis (Bronze Cross)
• Kruis van Verdienste (Cross of Merit)
• Vliegerkruis (Pilots' Cross)

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 sivilian merits.

• War Cross with sword
• The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav
• The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
• Haakon VIIs Freedom Cross
• War Medal
• Medal of Heroism, Military
• Haakon VIIs Freedom Medal
• Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch
• Defence Medal 1940 – 1945
• H. M. The Kings Medal of Merit for Service in the Home Guard
• Norwegian Korea Medal
• Haakon VIIs 70th Anniversary Medal
• Defence Service Medal
• Defence Medal Wounded in Combat Two versions
• Defence Medal International Operations
• Medal for Defence Service Abroad
• Medal for Defence Operation Abroad
• National Service Medal Four versions.
• *See also Norwegian orders and medals.

• Nishan-E-Haider

:For a full list with ribbons see: Polish military awards and decorations

Virtuti Militari
Order Orła Białego Order of the White Eagle
Krzyż Armii Krajowej Home Army Cross
Krzyż Niepodległości Cross of Independence
Krzyż Walecznych Cross of Valour
Order of Polonia Restituta
Medal za Zasługi dla Obronności
Medal Wojska za Wojnę 1939-45 Military Medal for the War of 1939-45
Krzyż Zasługi Cross of Merit

• 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)

Honorary title:

• Hero of the Russian Federation

Orders:

• Order of St. Andrew (highest civil and military award)
• Order of Saint George (highest military award)
• Order of Merit for the Fatherland
• Order of Courage
• Order of Zhoukov
• Order of Suvorov
• Order of Ushakov
• Order of Kutuzov
• Order of Alexander Nevsky
• Order of Nakhimov
• Order of Military Merit
• Order of Maritime Merit

Crosses:

• Cross of St George

Medals (main):

• 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

• Nuth al-Tahrir al-Kuwait (or Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait)

See also: Awards and decorations of the Singapore Armed Forces

• 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

Current South African military decorations and medals:

• Nkwe ya Gauta (Golden Leopard)
• Nkwe ya Selefera (Silver Leopard)
• iPhrothiya yeGolide (Golden Protea)
• Nkwe ya Boronse (Bronze Leopard)
• iPhrothiya yeSiliva (Silver Protea)
• iPhrothiya yeBhronzi (Bronze Protea)
• Tshumelo Ikatelaho (General Service Medal)
• Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service)
• Okhankanyiweyo (Mention in Despatches)
• Emblem for Reserve Force Service

• National Order of Vietnam
• Vietnam Military Merit Medal
• Vietnam Army Distinguished Service Order
• Vietnam Navy Distinguished Service Order
• Vietnam Air Force Distinguished Service Order
• Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal (Army)
• Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal (Navy)
• Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal (Air Force)
• Vietnam Special Service Medal
• Vietnam Gallantry Cross
• Vietnam Navy Gallantry Cross
• Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross
• Vietnam Wound Medal
• Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal
• Vietnam Staff Service Medal
• Vietnam Technical Service Medal
• Vietnam Civil Actions Medal
• Vietnam Campaign Medal
• Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation

• Order of Rama
• Order of the White Elephant
• Order of the Crown of Thailand

• Order of the Crescent

for a list of decorations see: British and Commonwealth orders and decorations

• Victoria Cross

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Order of the bath

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Distinguished Service Order

Conspicuous Gallantry Cross

Distinguished Service Cross

Military Cross

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Distinguished Flying Cross

Air Force Cross

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The Gulf Medal 1990-91

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War Medal 1939–1945

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• Medal of Honor

• Distinguished Service Cross

• Silver Star

• Bronze Star

• Purple Heart

• National Defense Service Medal

Complete information pertaining to U.S. awards may be found under the article: Awards and decorations of the United States military.

See also

• List of prizes, medals, and awards

External links

• [Medals of the World]
• [Collection of Medals]
• [Illustrations and precedence of US Navy ribbons and medals]

 

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