military decoration
Pinned valor recognition
A military decoration is an award—typically a medal, ribbon, or badge—given to service members for acts of valor, meritorious service, or participation in specific campaigns.
Decorations are worn on uniforms in prescribed arrangements that indicate the wearer's honors and service history: His chest was covered with military decorations from three wars.
- Croix de GuerreFrench combat decoration
- medalMetal honor token
- above and beyondExceeding normal expectations
- Purple HeartMilitary wound decoration
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
Victoria Cross · combat valor · ribbon · oak leaf · clasp · Medal of Honor · dress uniform · pinning ceremony · distinguished service · cluster · insignia · bar · Iron Cross · emblem · gallantry · acts of bravery · Bronze Star · Silver Star
- military medalsPurple Heart, Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Iron Cross
- honorsmedal, award, trophy, certificate, prize
- ancient jewelryfibula, torque, bulla, lunula, diadem
- military insigniainsignia, rank insignia, patch, wings, crest
military decorationNobel Prize
Highest academic honor
academic degree · knighthood · Pulitzer Prize · professional certification · Oscar
military decorationdishonorable discharge
Punitive military separation
court-martial · demotion · cashiering · reprimand · censure