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Military decoration
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A '''military decoration''' is a
state decoration decoration given to
military personnel or units for heroism in battle or distinguished service. They are designed to be worn on military
uniform.
Civil decorations awarded to military personnel should not be considered military decorations, although some
Order (decoration) orders of chivalry have civil and military divisions. Decorations received by
police and
fire brigade personnel may sometimes be considered alongside military decorations, on which they may be modelled, although they are strictly not military awards.
Decorations have been known since ancient times.
Celts and
Ancient Rome Romans wore a
torc,
Dayaks wore and still wear
tattoos, etc.
Necklaces and
bracelets were given during the early Middle Ages, evolving into richly jewelled big necklaces, often with a
pendant (commonly a
medal) attached.
Today military decorations include:
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Order (decoration) Orders of Chivalry;
*Bravery awards, in the form of a cross, star or medal on a ribbon;
*Distinguished service awards, in the form of a cross, star or medal on a ribbon;
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Campaign medals worn on a ribbon;
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Service medals worn on a ribbon;
*Awards for entire units.
On everyday occasions, only the
ribbons are normally worn.
Examples
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Bir Sreshtho (
Bangladesh)
*
Victoria Cross (Canada) Victoria Cross (
Canada)
*
Mannerheim Cross (
Finland)
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Iron Cross (
Germany)
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Param Vir Chakra (
India)
*
Nishan-E-Haider (
Pakistan)
*
Order of St. George (
Russia)
*
Hero of the Soviet Union (
Soviet Union)
*
Victoria Cross (
United Kingdom UK)
*
Purple Heart (
USA)
See also
*
List of military decorations
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Civil decoration
*
State decoration
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Order (decoration)
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Neck order
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British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
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Awards and decorations of the United States military
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Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union
Category:Military decorations *
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