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2. List of wound decorations by country - Wikipedia

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   List of wound decorations by country. This list of wound decorations is an index of articles that describe notable awards given for wounds; usually, though not exclusively, to military personnel during wartime. Country. Award. Description. United States. DEA Purple Heart Award. Awarded by the Drug Enforcement Administration to honor individuals ...

3. Badge of Military Merit - Wikipedia

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   June 10, 1783. ( 1783-06-10) The Badge of Military Merit was an award for non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the Continental Army. It is largely considered America's first military decoration, and the second oldest in the world (after the Cross of St. George ). [a] Non commissioned officers and soldiers of the Continental Army were eligible.

4. General Honor Decoration (Prussia) - Wikipedia

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   The General Honor Decoration originally consisted of a First Class medal in gold, and a Second Class medal in silver. After 1814, the gold medal was discontinued being replaced by a silver cross for the First Class. In January 1830, the cross was made into the Fourth Class of the Order of the Red Eagle, leaving only the silver medal for award ...

5. Inter-service awards and decorations of the United States ...

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   This was followed by the Purple Heart, Silver Star Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal decorations. Prior to this time, several older service medals had been issued both to the Army and Navy, but in different versions for each service. The World War I Victory Medal, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Legion of Merit ...

6. 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.

7. 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 ...

8. 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 ...

9. 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.