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.
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Ancient Rome
- 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
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]
edited by Saeed Uddin Abdullah
Belgium
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
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 (http://www1.idf.il/DOVER/site/mainpage.asp?sl=EN&id=22&docid=22978&clr=1&subject=22994&Pos=3&bScope=False) (Israeli Defence Forces website)
India
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
Poland
- For a full list with ribbons see: Polish military awards and decorations
| Virtuti Militari | Missing image Virtuti_Militari_Ribbon.png Image:Virtuti Militari Ribbon.png |
| Order Orła Białego Order of the White Eagle | 
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| Krzyż Armii Krajowej Home Army Cross | Missing image Krzyz_Armii_Krajowej_Ribbon.png Image:Krzyz Armii Krajowej Ribbon.png |
| Krzyż Niepodległości Cross of Independence | Missing image Krzyz_Niepodleglosci_Ribbon.png Image:Krzyz Niepodleglosci Ribbon.png |
| Krzyż Walecznych Cross of Valour | Missing image Krzyz_Walecznych_Ribbon.png Image:Krzyz Walecznych Ribbon.png |
| Order of Polonia Restituta | Missing image Polonia_Restituta_Ribbon.png Image:Polonia Restituta Ribbon.png |
| Medal za Zasługi dla Obronności | Missing image Medal_za_Zaslugi_dla_Obronnosci_Kraju_Ribbon.png Image:Medal za Zaslugi dla Obronnosci Kraju Ribbon.png |
| Medal Wojska za Wojnę 1939-45 Military Medal for the War of 1939-45 | Missing image Medal_Wojska_za_Wojne_1929-45_Ribbon.png Image:Medal Wojska za Wojne 1929-45 Ribbon.png |
| Krzyż Zasługi Cross of Merit | Missing image Krzyz_Zaslugi_Ribbon.png Image:Krzyz Zaslugi Ribbon.png |
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
South Africa
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
Thailand
United Kingdom
for a list of decorations see: British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
- Victoria Cross
- Order of the bath
- Distinguished Service Order
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Military Cross
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Air Force Cross
United States
Complete information pertaining to U.S. awards may be found under the article: Awards and decorations of the United States military.
See also:
External links:
- Medals of the World (http://home.att.net/~david.danner/militaria.html)
- Collection of Medals (http://www.geocities.com/abldepot2/mow.html)
- Illustrations and precedence of US Navy ribbons and medals (http://www.mediacen.navy.mil/pubs/allhands/jan01/ribbons.htm)