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.
[edit] 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
- Hasta Pura
- Phalerae (military honours)
[edit] Australia
Australian Active Service Medal
[edit] Austria-Hungary
- Orders
- Order of the Golden Fleece (Orden vom Goldenen Vlies)
- Military Order of Maria Theresa (Militär-Maria Theresien-Orden)
- Imperial Austrian Order of Leopold (Österreichisch-kaiserlicher Leopolds-Orden)
- Royal Hungarian Order of St. Stephen (Königlich Ungarischer St. Stephans-Orden)
- Imperial Austrian Order of the Iron Crown (Österreichisch-kaiserlicher Orden der Eisernen Krone)
- Imperial Austrian Order of Franz Joseph (Österreichisch-kaiserlicher Franz Joseph-Orden)
- Decorations
- Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz)
- War Cross for Civil Merits (Kriegskreuz für Zivildienste)
- Military Merit Medal (Signum Laudis) (Militär-Verdienstmedaille (Signum Laudis))
- Bravery Medal (Tapferkeitsmedaille)
- Civil Merit Medal (Zivilverdienstmedaille)
- Merit Cross (Verdienstkreuz)
- Wound Medal (Laeso Militi) (Verwundetenmedaille (Laeso Militi))
- Red Cross Decoration (Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz)
- Campaign, Commemorative and Service Medals
- War Medal 1873 (Kriegsmedaille 1873)
- Army Cross 1813/14 (Cannon Cross) (Armeekreuz 1813/14 (Kanonenkreuz))
- Commemorative Medal for the 1864 Campign in Denmark (Erinnerungsmedaille an den Feldzug 1864 in Dänemark)
- Karl Troop Cross (Karl-Truppenkreuz)
- 1898 Jubilee Medal (Signum Memoriae) (Jubiläums-Erinnerungsmedaille 1898 (Signum Memoriae))
- 1908 Jubilee Cross (Jubiläumskreuz 1908)
- Mobilization Cross 1912/13 (Mobilisierungskreuz 1912/13)
[edit] 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
[edit] Belgium
- Order of Leopold
- Order of Leopold II
- Order of the Crown
- Decoration Militaire
- Croix Militaire
- Croix de Guerre
[edit] Canada
[edit] China
[edit] Finland
[edit] France
- 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
[edit] Germany (Federal Republic)
- Merit Cross of the Federal Republic (Order of Merit) - (Bundesverdienstkreuz (Verdienstorden))
- Badge of Honour of the German Armed Forces (Ehrenzeichen der Bundeswehr) with different levels:
- Medal of Honour of the German Armed Forces
- Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in bronze
- Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in silver
- Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in gold
[edit] Germany (Nazi Germany)
Information pertaining to Second World War German decorations may be found under the article Awards and Decorations of Nazi Germany.
[edit] Germany (Empire)
- Kingdom of Prussia
- Pour le Mérite
- Order of the Black Eagle
- Order of the Red Eagle
- Order of the Crown (Prussia)
- Royal House Order of Hohenzollern
- Iron Cross
- Military Merit Cross
- Military Decoration 1st Class
- Military Decoration 2nd Class
- Warrior Merit Medal
- Kingdom of Bavaria
- House Order of St. Hubertus (Haus-Ritter-Orden vom heiligen Hubertus)
- Merit Order of St. Michael (Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael)
- Military Order of Max Joseph (Militär-Max-Joseph-Orden)
- Civil Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown
- Order of Military Merit (Militär-Verdienstorden)
- Military Medical Order (Militär-Sanitäts-Orden)
- Golden Military Merit Medal (Goldene Militär-Verdienst Medaille)
- Silver Military Merit Medal (Silberne Militär-Verdienst Medaille)
- Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz)
- Kingdom of Hannover
- Royal Guelphic Order
- Order of Ernst August
- Kingdom of Saxony
- Order of the Rue Crown
- Military Order of St. Henry
- Civil Merit Order/Merit Order
- Albert Order
- Friedrich August Medal
- Kingdom of Württemberg
- Order of the Württemberg Crown
- Order of Military Merit
- Order of Friedrich
- Golden Military Merit Medal
- Silver Military Merit Medal
- Wilhelm Cross
- Charlotte Cross
- Grand Duchy of Baden
- House Order of Fidelity
- Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order
- Order of Berthold the First
- Order of the Zähringen Lion
- Grand Duchy of Hesse
- Ludwig Order
- Order of Philip the Magnanimous
- Order of the Star of Brabant
- General Honor Decoration
- Warrior Honor Decoration in Iron
- Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
- House Order of the Wendish Crown
- Order of the Griffin
- Military Merit Cross
- Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
- House Order of the Wendish Crown
- Order of the Griffin
- Cross for Distinction in War
- Grand Duchy of Oldenburg
- House and Merit Order of Peter Frederick Louis
- Friedrich August Cross
- Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
- House Order of Vigilance or the White Falcon
- Wilhelm Ernst War Cross
- General Honor Decoration
- Duchy of Anhalt
- Order of Albert the Bear
- Friedrich Cross
- Duchy of Brunswick
- House Order of Henry the Lion
- War Merit Cross
- Duchy of Nassau
- House Order of the Golden Lion
- Merit Order of Adolph of Nassau
- Duchies of Saxe-Altenburg, Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and Saxe-Meiningen
- Ducal Saxe-Ernestine House Order
- Duke Ernst Medal (Saxe-Altenburg)
- Duke Carl Eduard Medal (Saxe-Coburg-Gotha)
- Carl Eduard War Cross (Saxe-Coburg-Gotha)
- Cross for Merit in War and Medal for Merit in War (Saxe-Meiningen)
- Principalities of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen and Hohenzollern-Hechingen
- Princely House Order of Hohenzollern
- Principality of Lippe-Detmold
- House Order of the Honor Cross
- War Honor Cross for Heroic Deeds
- War Merit Cross
- Principality of Schaumburg-Lippe
- House Order of the Honor Cross
- Cross for Loyal Service
- Principalities of Reuss
- Princely Reuss Honor Cross
- War Merit Cross "1914"
- Principalities of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt and Schwarzburg-Sondershausen
- Princely Schwarzburg Honor Cross
- Silver Medal for Merit in War
- Principality of Waldeck
- Merit Cross
- Free and Hanseatic Cities of Bremen, Hamburg and Lübeck
- Hanseatic Cross
[edit] Greece
- Order of the Redeemer
- Order of Honour
- Order of the Phoenix
- Order of George I (obsolete)
[edit] Hungary
- Radetzky Korhaz
- Signum Laudis
[edit] Ireland
- Military Medal for Gallantry (An Bonn Mileata Calamachta in Gaelic)
- 1st Class with HONOUR (never issued)
- 2nd Class with Distinction
- 3rd Class with Merit
- Distinguished Service Medal (An Bonn Seirbhise Dearscna in Gaelic)
- 1st Class with HONOUR
- 2nd Class with Distinction
- 3rd Class with Merit
Both of these medals can be awarded for acts other than those performed on war service, so in practice the Republic has no decoration for gallantry in time of War.
[edit] Italy
[edit] Israel
- 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)
[edit] India
[edit] 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
[edit] Kuwait
- Wisam al-Tahir (or Kuwait Liberation Medal)
[edit] Malaysia
[edit] Mexico
Medal of Valor (Condecoración al Valor Heroico) Awarded to military personnel for exceptional acts of heroism at risk of their own life; may be awarded in both war and peace. Gilt-edged red-enameled “Lancer Cross” (equilateral cross whose arms resemble lance heads) resting on a gilt “star” of multiple rays (resembles a square with points at the cardinal points). Oval red central medallion has “1”, “2,” or “3” according to class, surrounded by a white band inscribed, “Valor Heroico” in gold. Suspended from a red & white ribbon according to class, with a gilt bar at top inscribed, “Mexico.” Comes in three classes: 1st cl -solid red ribbon; 2nd cl -five equal stripes, 3 red & 2 white; 3rd cl -white ribbon with medium width red edges
War Cross (Cruz de Guerra) Awarded to military personnel in time of war or armed conflict for brave actions that do not merit an award of the Valor Medal. Red enameled gilt Maltese cross with “stepped” concave terminations; very large central medallion bears gilt head of Cuauhtémoc in war helmet on red background, surrounded by gilt band inscribed, “Cruz de Guerra” above & class of medal below. Suspended from a red ribbon w/gilt bar at top inscribed “Mexico.” Comes in 3 classes.
Medal of Military Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Militar) Presented to members of the Army & Air Force for acts of exceptional merit that greatly benefits the Mexican Armed Forces. Takes the form of an 8-point gilt or silver star of multiple rays, resting on a blue-enameled cross pattée with slightly concave ends; central medallion has the Mexican eagle on a blue background, surrounded by a red band inscribed, “Mérito Militar” above “1a” or “2a” and “Clase.” Suspended from a blue & red ribbon according to class, with a gilt or silver bar at top inscribed, “Mexico.” Comes in 3 classes: 1st cl -gilt star, worn directly on breast without ribbon; 2nd cl -gilt star, blue ribbon with medium-wide red center stripe; 3rd cl -silver star, blue ribbon with 2 medium-wide red center stripes
Medal of Naval Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Naval) Naval equivalent of the Medal of Military Merit, conferred for exceptionally meritorious acts which benefit the Mexican Navy. Gilt or silver 8-point star of multiple ray, with an anchor in the center in opposing metal color surrounded by a wreath of laurel & oak; inside the wreath is a blue ring inscribed, "Mérito Naval" in gold. Suspended from a white ribbon with blue stripes according to class. Comes in two classes: 1st cl -gilt star w/silver anchor & wreath, blue ribbon with medium-wide white center stripe; 2nd cl -silver star w/gilt anchor & wreath, blue ribbon with 3 equally spaced narrow white stripes
Medal of Naval Aviation Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Aeronautico Naval) Equivalent to the Medal of Naval Merit, given for exceptionally meritorious acts that benefit Mexican Naval Aviation. Consists of a gilt or silver 5-point star with a red central medallion bearing a silver anchor with a gilt propeller along its shaft. Band surrounding center reads, "Mérito Aeronautico". Suspended by a small gilt or silver replica of the Mexican eagle from an olive green ribbon with white stripes according to class. Comes in 2 classes: 1st cl -gilt star, solid olive green ribbon; 2nd cl -silver star, olive green ribbon with equal-width white center stripe
Medal of Technical Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Técnico) Presented to Army or AF personnel who invent or develop useful materials, methods, or reforms that contribute greatly to national defense or the benefit of the armed forces. Gilt or silver 8-point star of multiple rays, bearing large read central medallion with a faceted gilt 5-point star, surrounded by white band inscribed, "Mérito Técnico Militar." Surrounding this band is a silver wreath of laurel & oak. Suspended by a small replica of the Mexican eagle from a green & white ribbon according to class, with a gilt or silver bar at top inscribed, “Mexico.” Comes in 2 classes: 1st cl -gilt medal; lt green ribbon with medium-wide white edges; 2nd cl -silver medal; ribbon has 5 equal stripes, 3 white & 2 lt green
Medal of Naval Technical Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Técnico Naval) Equivalent to the Medal of Technical Merit, awarded to Naval personnel for the development of materials, methods, or reforms that contribute to national defense or the professional expertise of the Navy. Consists of a gold or silver cross with pointed terminations & slightly curved arms, resting on pointed rays. Blue central medallion bears a silver anchor, surrounded bya red band inscribed, "Mérito Técnico Naval" in black. Suspended by a small replica of the Mexican eagle from a blue & white ribbon according to class. Comes in 2 classes: 1st cl -gold cross, blue ribbon; 2nd cl -silver cross, blue ribbon with equal-width white center stripe
Medal for Academic Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Facultativo) Bestowed on students who achieve exceptional marks during their studies at the Military Academies. 1st class medals are given to those who achieve first-tier grades during all their years of study, and 2nd class medals to those who post first & second tier marks. Round medal with raised rim, bearing figure of the statute of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe, with the Higher Military Academy in the background. Suspended from a green & white ribbon according to class, with a gilt or silver bar at top inscribed, “Mexico.” Comes in 2 classes: 1st cl -gilt medal, moss green ribbon with medium width white center stripe; 2nd cl -silver medal, ribbon has 5 equal stripes, 3 moss green & 2 white 1
Medal for Naval Academic Merit
Medal for Teaching Merit (Condecoración al Mérito Docente) Recognizes instructors at Higher Military Schools who discharge their duties in an exemplary manner for at least 3 years. Gilt 8-point star of multiple rays, with blue central medallion bearing head of Aztec chieftain Cuauhtemoc behind head of the goddess Athena, enclosed within a white band inscribed, “Recompensa al Saber y Asidua Aplicacion.” A green wreath of laurel surrounds the white band. Suspended from a ribbon with 3 equal stripes of red-green-red, with a gilt bar at top inscribed, “Mexico.”
Long Service Medal (Condecoración al Perseverancia) Granted to military personnel for faithful, uninterrupted periods of military service. Basic form is a Maltese cross with 2 or 3 inner raised rims, resting on a 1 or 2 circular wreaths of laurel, with a large round gilt central medallion bearing the number of year's service surrounded by a white band inscribed “Perseverancia” above and the class of medal below. Suspended by a small replica of the Mexican eagle or a 5-point star from a ribbon colored according to class, with a gilt bar at top inscribed “Mexico.” Comes in 9 classes: Por la Patria -(50 yrs service) yellow enameled gilt cross, 2 laurel wreaths, diagonal red-white-green ribbon w/Mexican eagle as suspender; Institucional -(45 yrs service) red enameled gilt cross, 2 laurel wreaths, diagonal red-white-green ribbon w/Mexican eagle as suspender; Extraordinaria -(40 yrs service) white enameled gilt cross, 2 laurel wreaths, red ribbon with medium-narrow green-white center stripe, Mexican eagle as suspender; Especial -(35 yrs service)white enameled gilt cross, 1 gilt laurel wreath, diagonal yellow above gray ribbon divided by narrow green-white-red stripes, Mexican eagle as suspender; 1a clase -(30 yrs service) gilt cross w/blue rims, 1 laurel wreath, white ribbon with diagonal green-white-red center stripes, Mexican eagle as suspender; 2a clase -(25 yrs service) red enameled cross, 1 laurel wreath, ribbon of 3 equal green-white-red stripes w/Mexican eagle as suspender; 3a clase -(20 yrs service)green enameled cross, 1 laurel wreath, ribbon with 5 equal green-white-red-white-green stripse, 5-point star as a suspender; 4a clase -(15 yrs service) white enameled cross, 1 laurel wreath, white ribbon with medium width green (left) and red edges, 5-point star as suspender; 5a clase -(10 yrs service) red enameled cross, 1 silver laurel wreath, halved green (left) and red (right)ribbon w/5-point star as suspender
Military Sports Medal (Condecoración al Merito Deportivo Militar) Given to military personnel who distinguish themselves while representing Mexico in either individual or team sports competitions. Rectangular yellow allow medal with circular emblem in center representing various sports, with inscription “Merito” above & “Deportivo” below. Suspended by a Mexican eagle resting in the flames of a torch from a orange & white ribbon according to class, with a gilt bar at top inscribed, “Mexico.” Comes in 4 classes: 1st cl -orange ribbon with medium width white edges; 2nd cl -white ribbon with 5 equal width stripes, 3 white & 2 orange; 3rd cl -white ribbon with 7 equal width stripes, 4 white & 3 orange; 4th cl -white ribbon with 9 equal width stripes, 5 white & 4 orange
Distinguished Service Medal (Condecoración al Servicios Distinguidos) Presented to Army & AF personnel who demonstrate initiative & dedication throughout the course of their military career. Round gilt medal with outer rim formed by a wreath of laurel enclosing inner beaded, raised rim; center bears 10-rayed Aztec style “sun wheel” with Toltec pyramid inside, above inscription “Servicios Distinguidos”. Suspended by a small Mexican eagle from a ribbon of 3 equal lt blue-white-lt blue stripes with a gilt bar at top inscribed, “Mexico.”
Pacific Service Medal (Condecoración por Servicio en el Lejano Oriente) Recognizes military personnel, primarily members of the Mexican Expeditionary Air Force, who fought against the Japanese in the Pacific during 1944-45. Round medal with silver rim inscribed “Servicio en el Lejano Oriente” enclosing yellow enamel ring surrounding gilt central medallion bearing Aztec “sun god” emitting rays with three 5-point stars below & to sides. Gilt FAEM pilot's wing with pointed, enameled shield is mounted just above the center medallion, partially obscuring the top of the medallion and with wings breaking the edge of the medal. Suspended from a unique ribbon, half green (left) & half red with triangular white field inset at top; gilt attachment bar at top reads “Mexico.”
Legion of Honor (Condecoración el Legión de Honor Mexicano) Honors officers inducted into the Mexican Legion of Honor as a result of their efforts and achievements. Red enameled gilt Maltese cross with single blue inward pointing arrowhead inserted between the points of the terminations, with single sharp ray between each arm; the whole rests on a lt blue oval with serrated edges. Hollow central oval bears gilt figure of warrior king Cuauhtemoc in feathered headdress surrounded by red band inscribed, “Legión de Honor” above a half-wreath of laurel. Suspended by a small gilt Mexican eagle from a lt blue ribbon with medium-width yellow edges, with a gilt bar at top inscribed, “Mexico.”
Retirees Medal (Condecoración de Retiro) Presented to officers who retire after more than 45 years active service. Vaguely cross shaped medal, each arm formed by 3 pointed rays (center ray longer than other 2) with single, wide faceted ray between the arms (looks like pointed cross resting on an octagon). Central oval portrays hand above volcano within half-wreath of laurel, all on field of inscribed rays. Suspended from a sky blue ribbon with equal width golden-yellow center stripe, with a gilt bar at top inscribed, “Mexico.” Comes in 3 classes: Banda -badge on sash for General grade officers; Collar -badge on neck ribbon for Sr Officers; Medalla -badge on chest ribbon for Officers
Anti-narcotics Campaign Medal of Merit (Condecoración por Mérito en el Campaña contra el Narcotráfico) Recognizes military personnel and civilians for active participation in countering narcotics traffic. Red-enameled gilt cross pattee with slightly widened terminations, with an 8-point star of multiple blunt rays in the center; the three major rays of each point are square-ended and extend more than the other rays. Green central medallion bears gilt map of Mexico, surrounded by white band inscribed, “Merito en Campana” above and “Narcotrafico” below. Suspended by a small replica of a Mexican eagle from a green & black ribbon according to class, with a gilt bar at top inscribed “Mexico.” Comes in 4 classes: Orden -slightly larger cross, green ribbon with wide black center stripe and overlaid diagonal green-white-red central stripe; 1st cl -cross suspended from green ribbon with wide black center stripe; 2nd cl -cross suspended from ribbon with 5 equal green-black-green-black-green stripes; 3rd cl -cross suspended from ribbon with 3 equal green-black-green stripes
[edit] 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)
[edit] Norway
These orders and medals may be awarded for service in the Norwegian armed forces, some of them may also be awarded for civilian 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.
[edit] Pakistan
[edit] Poland
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- For a full list with ribbons see: Polish military awards and decorations
Virtuti Militari | |
Order Orła Białego Order of the White Eagle |
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Krzyż Armii Krajowej Home Army Cross |
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Krzyż Niepodległości Cross of Independence |
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Krzyż Walecznych Cross of Valour |
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Order of Polonia Restituta | |
Medal za Zasługi dla Obronności | |
Medal Wojska za Wojnę 1939-45 Military Medal for the War of 1939-45 |
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Krzyż Zasługi Cross of Merit |
[edit] Romania
- 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)
[edit] Russian Federation
Honorary title:
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 Maritime Merit
- Order of Military Merit (Russian Federation)
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
[edit] Saudi Arabia
- Nuth al-Tahrir al-Kuwait (or Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait)
[edit] 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
[edit] 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
[edit] South Vietnam
- 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
[edit] Sri Lanka
- Parama Weera Vibhushanaya
Noble Courage Adornment - Weerodara Vibhushanaya
- Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya
- Rana Wickrama Padakkama
- Rana Sura Padakkama
- Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya
- Uttama Seva Padakkama
- Videsha Seva Padakkama
- Desha Putra Sammanaya
- North and East Operations Medal
- Purna Bhumi Padakkama
- Prashansaniya Seva Vibhushanaya
- Prashansaniya Seva Padakkama
[edit] Thailand
- 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
- Turkish Medal of Honor
- Turkish Medal of Independence
- Turkish Medal of Duty
[edit] United Kingdom
for a list of decorations see: British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
- Victoria Cross
- Order of the bath
- Distinguished Service Order
- Conspicuous Gallantry Cross
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Military Cross
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Air Force Cross
- Gulf Medal
- War Medal 1939–1945
[edit] United States
Complete information pertaining to U.S. awards may be found under the article: Awards and decorations of the United States military.