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Cadet Guide 2002 This final category of awards includes all those sponsored by fraternal organizations and service associations such as Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of World Wars, Association of the United States Army, and Reserve Officers' Association. Ribbons representing medals, awards, and decorations bestowed on an individual while serving on active duty cannot be mixed with cadet ribbons. For the second award, a red background is used, for the third award, a silver-gray background, and for the fourth award, a gold background. www.vanderbilt.edu /army/cadetguide/cadetguide2002.htm

Defense Superior Service Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Category: Awards and decorations of the United States military See also: Awards and decorations of the United States military It is awarded to members of the United States military who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility". en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Defense_Superior_Service_Medal   (174 words)

Us Navy Ribbons '': Awards and decorations of the United States military'' Category:Awards and decorations of the U.S. military A standard tour is defined as at least two years of duty with no disciplinary action, above average evaluations, and adherence to physical and military bearing standards of the Navy Ceremonial Guard. The United States Coast Guard equivalent of the Navy "E" Ribbon is the Coast Guard "E" Ribbon. www.blownspeakers.com /pages3/92/us-navy-ribbons.html   (1098 words)

WW2 U.S. Campaign Medals Decorations are awarded for specific acts of bravery or outstanding service, service medals are awarded to soldiers who have taken part in specific campaigns, and the Good Conduct medal is considered in a category of its own. Every aspect regarding US military insignia, decorations, and medals falls under the jurisdiction of the Institute of Military Heraldry. Any soldier staying in the military after WW1 would have eventually removed these unauthorized ribbons, but men discharged in 1918 had no reason to remove their 'hard earned ribbons' and collectors continue to be puzzled by some very strange looking ribbons. www.militaria.com /medals.html   (1098 words)

Military Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Category: Awards and decorations of the British military The Military Medal was (until 1993) a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army and other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land. Recipients of the Military Medal were entitled to use the post-nominal letters "MM". en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_Medal   (207 words)

Medical Expert -- Recommendations and Resources '': Military badges of the United States'' Category:Badges of the United States military For those personnel who receive the Expert Field Medical Badge, and then later receive the Combat Medical Badge, Army regulations prohibit the wearing of both decorations simultaneously. The badge is the non-combat equivalent to the Combat Medical Badge and is awarded to any medical personnel of the United States Army who successfully complete a qualification test battery of field medical examinations. www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/93/medical-expert.html   (1224 words)

Governor General to present 37 Meritorious Service Decorations during ceremony at Rideau Hall Meritorious Service Decorations are separated into military and a civil divisions, with two levels in each category: a medal and a cross. Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Rodney Bradley, M.S.M., C.D. (military division) Dickson City, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. and Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S.A. Captain (N) Kelly Edward Williams, M.S.M., C.D. (military division) news.gc.ca /cfmx/CCP/view/en/index.cfm?xml_search=true&articleID=111309   (1224 words)

Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Category: ‪Awards and decorations of the United States military&; The Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award is a decoration of the United States Coast Guard which was issued from 1992 to 2003. The decoration is considered the highest unit award of the Coast Guard and is presented to those Coast Guard units which perform outstanding service to the Coast Guard as a whole. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Secretary_of_Transportation_Outstanding_Unit_Award   (186 words)

Outstanding Unit Award - Freepedia See also: Awards and decorations of the United States military Category:Awards and decorations of the U.S. military Multiple awards of the Outstanding Unit Award are denoted by oak leaf clusters on the award ribbon. In 1961, the Air Force also began issuing the Valor device for units which had engaged in combat, or provided direct combat support, in the particular operations which had qualified the unit for the Outstanding Unit Award. en.freepedia.org /Outstanding_Unit_Award.html   (186 words)

Wearing the Kilt: 01 History First, if you wish to wear your decorations during the day to a parade, church or some formal event where decorations are called for, only the full size medals may be worn. These fall into the in-between category and are perfectly acceptable, but one should try not to wear a truly formal spooran during the day. You may wear virtually any shirt you choose (other than a military blouse unless you are on active duty with a properly recognized regiment). www.geektimes.com /michael/writing/wearing-the-kilt/01-history.html   (186 words)

World Militaria- Military Decorations, Medals, Badges, Ribbons, Books & more Select the product category for any of these countries to view the WWII medals, decorations, ribbons, badges and other items. World Militaria- Military Decorations, Medals, Badges, Ribbons, Books & more The large number of militaria items we offer online and in our catalog includes not only additional pieces from our vast inventory, but newly issued medals and decorations, such as the War on Terrorism medals and the latest United Nations medals. www.wwmeinc.com /products/american/a9.htm   (186 words)

Honour Commonwealth decorations, followed by foreign decorations, rank within each category after Canadian medals. It may refer to a military medal, but more typically it means a civilian award, such as a British OBE, a knighthood or membership of the French Légion d'honneur. Original design of an illumination & transparency, part of which was executed by command of the Queen in June 1762, in honour of his majesty's birthday / D. Cunego, sculp., Roma ; R. Adam, architect, 1762. www.websters-online-dictionary.org /ho/honour.html   (186 words)

Operational Distinguishing Device - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Operational Distinguishing Device is a decoration of the United States Coast Guard which is awarded to certain units as an attachment to a unit award (such as the Coast Guard Unit Commendation and Meritorious Unit Commendation). See also: Awards and decorations of the United States military Category: ‪Devices and accouterments of U.S. military awards‬ en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Operational_Distinguishing_Device   (215 words)

Decorations of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha As a military award, the Oval Silver Duke Carl Eduard Medal with Crown and Sword Clasp, also known as the Duke Carl Eduard Medal Second Class with Swords and Date, may be included in the same category as the Prussian Iron Cross, as it was awarded without regard to rank. Military awards of the Ducal Saxe-Ernestine House Order were limited to officers, and, as with most orders, the rank of the recipient usually determined the grade of the order to be received. Since 1888, Duke Ernst II, Duke Alfred and Duke Carl Eduard each had medals carrying their names which were awards for merit. home.att.net /~david.danner/militaria/saxecoburg.htm   (1067 words)

Chester School District - School District Military Service: Distinguished service in this category would include years of service, decorations, rank of office, or life lost in the service of country.  Life lost in service of ones country would automatically qualify the candidate for consideration for induction.    Nominees should be graduates of the Chester Union Free School District who have demonstrated outstanding success in one of the following areas:  Community Service, Education, Civil Service, Military Service, Business, the Arts, or Athletics. Curlis, Chester Academy, 64 Hambletonian Avenue, Chester, NY 10918.  Applicants must include a short biography of the candidate that includes: the year of graduation, current address or contact, and description of event or achievement to be recognized.  The  award will be presented on June 23, 2006 during Graduation Ceremonies. chester.ny.schoolwebpages.com   (679 words)

A Guide to United States Air Force Lineage and Honors Air Force Pamphlet 900-2, produced by the Air Force Military Personnel Center, contains the official listing of organization decorations up to circa mid-1991. Units divide among three primary categories: squadrons (the numbered flight is considered a "small" squadron), miscellaneous (a category including such organizations as bands, infirmaries, hospitals, etc.), and headquarters. Air Force Military Personnel Center (AFMPC) then published the list awarding the first two campaign streamers for the Persian Gulf War. www.maxwell.af.mil /au/afhra/wwwroot/rso/guide_usaf_lineage_honors.html   (679 words)

Decorations of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha As a military award, the Oval Silver Duke Carl Eduard Medal with Crown and Sword Clasp, also known as the Duke Carl Eduard Medal Second Class with Swords and Date, may be included in the same category as the Prussian Iron Cross, as it was awarded without regard to rank. The Carl Eduard War Cross was founded on July 19, 1916 as a single class pinback decoration for bravery and military merit, awarded without regard to rank. On March 10, 1811, the design of the Duke Carl Eduard Medal Second Class was changed from round to oval and an intermediate class, with Crown, was added. home.att.net /~david.danner/militaria/saxecoburg.htm   (679 words)

Governor General to present 37 Meritorious Service Decorations during ceremony at Rideau Hall Meritorious Service Decorations are separated into military and a civil divisions, with two levels in each category: a medal and a cross. OTTAWA — Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, will preside over a presentation ceremony of the Meritorious Service Decorations at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, on Friday, November 26, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. The Governor General will present five Meritorious Service Crosses and 32 Meritorious Service Medals during the ceremony. news.gc.ca /cfmx/CCP/view/en/index.cfm?xml_search=true&articleID=111309   (679 words)

Chief of the Defence Staff to present Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation and Meritorious Service Decoration Meritorious Service Decorations are separated into a military and a civil division, with two levels in each category: a medal and a cross. Chief of the Defence Staff to present Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation and Meritorious Service Decoration OTTAWA— On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, General Raymond Hénault, Chief of the Defence Staff, will present the Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation to the 3 www.gg.ca /media/doc.asp?lang=e&DocID=4075   (679 words)

Governor General to present 47 Meritorious Service Decorations in ceremony at Rideau Hall Meritorious Service Decorations are separated into a military and a civil division, with two levels in each category: a medal and a cross. Dragovich and Hubert-Rouleau were instrumental in stopping hundreds of immigrants from entering Canada under false premises and have helped maintain the integrity of the immigration program. The civil division recognizes individuals who have performed an exceptional deed or an activity that has brought honour to their community or to Canada. www.gg.ca /media/doc.asp?lang=e&DocID=4071   (679 words)

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