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The Order of the Rising Sun is Japan’s highest civilian order of merit. Established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji, it recognizes exceptional contributions to the nation. Awarded across eight classes, this medal honors individuals who have demonstrated distinguished service within civil or military sphere...
The Distinguished Service Medal is a U.S. Air Force award presented for exceptional non-combat service. Established in 1960, it recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding merit while holding significant responsibilities within the Air Force. It’s bestowed upon officers and enlisted per...
The Distinguished Service Medal of the U.S. Navy honors exceptional non-combat service rendered by naval and Marine Corps individuals. Awarded since 1919, this federal medal recognizes outstanding performance contributing significantly to the nation’s defense. It is presented to officers and enliste...
The Distinguished Service Medal of the U.S. Army recognizes non-combat personnel for exceptional service. Awarded since 1918, it honors individuals holding important roles who have demonstrated outstanding merit. This medal is presented to officers and enlisted soldiers whose actions significantly b...
The United States Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal is a federal military decoration established in 1949. It is awarded to service members who perform exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility. The medal is typically presented to high-ranking Coast Guard officers serv...
The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces established by Executive Order 9158 on May 11, 1942. It is awarded to members of the U.S. military for meritorious achievement or valor while participating in aerial flight. The medal was created during World War II to recogniz...
The Order of the Red Star was a military decoration of the Soviet Union established on April 6, 1930. It was awarded to military personnel of the Soviet Army, Navy, and border troops for significant contributions to the defense of the USSR. The decoration recognized exceptional service in both peace...
The British Empire Medal is a British decoration awarded for meritorious civil or military service considered worthy of recognition by the Crown. Its current form was instituted in 1922 and is formally associated with the Order of the British Empire, although recipients are awarded the medal rather...
The Aerial Achievement Medal is a United States military decoration established on February 3, 1988. The Department of the Air Force awards it to eligible military and civilian personnel for sustained meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight, distinguishing it from awards for a s...
The Médaille de l'Aéronautique is a French state decoration connected with aviation. Instituted in 1945, it can recognize notable service or contribution by military and civilian personnel in the aviation field. The award is distinct from French military medals limited to battlefield bravery, becaus...
The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is a United States military decoration awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps for meritorious achievement or service, and in some cases for acts involving heroism. It may recognize performance over a period of duty or a specific accomplishment th...
The Army Commendation Medal is a United States military decoration awarded to members of the Army and other eligible service personnel for acts of heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service. It recognizes conduct that is above the standard expected of the recipient but does not meet th...
The Coast Guard Commendation Medal is a United States Coast Guard military decoration for acts of service that meet established standards of achievement, meritorious service, or heroism. It was authorized in 1947 and is awarded to members of the Coast Guard and, under applicable rules, other eligibl...
The Conspicuous Service Medal is an Australian military award for exceptional devotion to duty or outstanding achievement in non-combat service. It forms part of Australia's honours and awards system for recognizing meritorious military performance outside the conditions associated with combat award...
The Navy Unit Commendation is a United States Department of the Navy award presented to a ship, unit, or other organization for distinguished performance. It recognizes meritorious achievement or service in the performance of duties, including operations that do not meet the requirements for a highe...
The Meritorious Unit Commendation is a United States Army award for a unit or organization that demonstrates exceptionally meritorious conduct while carrying out difficult and demanding duties. It recognizes sustained collective performance rather than an individual act of heroism. The award may be...
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