decorated officers

Medal-bearing military leaders

Decorated officers are military personnel who have received medals, ribbons, or other honors for distinguished service, bravery, or achievement.

The phrase emphasizes that these officers have been formally recognized: The ceremony honored the war's most decorated officers.

A highly decorated officer has received numerous or prestigious awards.

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