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List of military decorations

 

List of military decorations

This is a list of military decorations, listed in order of precedence, awarded by different countries, listed in alphabetical order.

Ancient Rome

  • Civic Crown
  • Grass Crown
  • Military Diploma
  • Triumphal Regalia

    Austria-Hungary

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

    Bangladesh


    [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

    France

  • Légion d'honneur
  • Médaille militaire
  • Ordre National du Mérite
  • Croix de Guerre
  • French Liberation Medal

    Germany

    • Badge of Honour of the German Armed Forces with different levels:
    • * Medal of Honour of the German Armed Forces (7 month enlistment)
    • * Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in bronce (5 years enlistment)
    • * Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in silver (10 years enlistment)
    • * Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in gold (20 years enlistment)
    • Iron Cross (obsolete)
    • 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

    Hungary

  • Radetzky Korhaz
  • Signum Laudis

    Italy

  • Military Order of Italy

    Israel

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

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

    India

  • Param Veer Chakra

    Netherlands

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

    Korea

    • 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

      Pakistan

    • Nishan-E-Haider

      Poland


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

      Romania

    • Aparatorii independentei (Medal for Defense of Freedom, for the War 1877-78)
    • Crucea comemorativa a razboiului 1916-1918 (World War I Commemorative Cross)
    • Crucea Trecerea Dunarii (Trans-Danube Cross, for the War 1877-78)
    • Cruciada Impotriua Comunismului (Crusade against Communism)
    • In Amintirea Inalta Torului Avant 1913 (Commemorative Medal for the Balkan War of 1912-1913)
    • Ordinul Mihai Viteazul (Order of Michael the Brave)
    • Steaua Romaniei (Star of Romania)

      Singapore

      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

      Thailand

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

      United Kingdom

      for a list of decorations see: British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
    • Victoria Cross
    • Distinguished Service Order
    • Distinguished Service Cross
    • Military Cross
    • Distinguished Flying Cross
    • Air Force Cross

      United States

    • Medal of Honor
    • 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
  • :Category:Military decorations

    External links:

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


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