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2. Category : Orders, decorations, and medals of the Netherlands

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   Pages in category "Orders, decorations, and medals of the Netherlands". The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes . List of honours of Netherlands awarded to heads of state and royalty. List of honours of the Dutch royal family by country.

3. Armilla (military decoration) - Wikipedia

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   An armilla (plural armillae) was an armband awarded as a military decoration ( donum militarium) to soldiers of ancient Rome for conspicuous gallantry. Legionary (citizen) soldiers and non-commissioned officers below the rank of centurion were eligible for this award, but non-citizen soldiers were not. [1] Unlike legionaries, auxiliary common ...

4. Purple Heart - Wikipedia

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   The Purple Heart (PH) is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the president to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after 5 April 1917, with the U.S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit , which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still ...

5. Antonio Rodríguez Balinas - Wikipedia

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   On April 23, 1951, Rodríguez Balinas, who was assigned to "F" Co., of the 65th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, defended the left flank of his company from constant enemy attacks at Ognyo-Bong, Hill 305 at a great risk to his life. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal [2] and promoted to the rank of first lieutenant for his bravery.

6. Orders, decorations, and medals of Israel - Wikipedia

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   Awards for military service. According to Israel Ministry of Defence, "'Awards for military contribution towards the establishment of the State of Israel' and decorations are awarded by authorisation of government and a ministerial committee for symbols and ceremonies, with the exception of the Nazi Fighter Ribbon which is awarded according to the 'Yad Vashem' regulation in the Remembrance and ...

7. Oscar Griswold - Wikipedia

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   Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit. Bronze Star Medal. Purple Heart. Signature. Lieutenant General Oscar Woolverton Griswold (22 October 1886 – 28 September 1959) was a United States Army officer who served in the first half of the 20th century. He is best known for his command of the XIV Corps in the South Pacific Area and South West Pacific ...