Solid Colour
editImage | Medal | Country | Issuing Authority | Year(s) | Post nominals | Criteria |
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Black | ||||||
Order of St John | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1888–present | GCStJ/KStJ/DStJ/CStJ/ChStJ/OStJ/MStJ | ||
Blue | ||||||
Army of India Medal | United Kingdom, British India | Honourable East India Company | 1851 | Participation in various actions between 1803 and 1826. | ||
Army Presidential Unit Citation | United States | Department of the Army | 1942–president | The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions so as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign. | ||
Ceylon Medal | Ceylon | Government of Ceylon | 1819 | Participation in the military action along the Badulla-Passara route. | ||
George Cross | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1940–present | GC | First-level award for gallantry not in the face of the enemy for all ranks of the British Armed Forces and civilians. | |
Kaisar-i-Hind Medal | British India | Sovereign | 1900–1947 | Awarded to "any person without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex ... who shall have distinguished himself (or herself) by important and useful service in the advancement of the public interest in India." | ||
Medal of Honor | United States | United States Congress | 1863–present | Awarded for "gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty." | ||
Militia Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | [Sovereign | 1904–1930 | Completion of 18 years of efficient and irreproachable service by an other rank of the Militia Force. | ||
Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1830) | United Kingdom | [Sovereign | 1830 | Completion of 21 years of service and irreproachable behaviour. | ||
Order of British India | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1837–1838 | OBI | Long, faithful and honourable service of native Officers of the British Indian Army, Indian States Forces, Frontier Corps and Military Police. | |
Order of the Garter | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1348–present | KG/LG | Relating to England, Wales and Northern Ireland. | |
Order of the Indian Empire | British India | Sovereign | 1878–present | GCIE/KCIE/CIE | Indian, Middle Eastern and Asian rulers, Viceroys, Governors and senior administrators, Commanders-in-Chief, senior military officers and Indian civil servants. | |
Order of St Patrick | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1783–present | KP | Relating to Ireland. | |
Royal Guelphic Order | Hanover | House of Hanover, United Kingdom | 1815–present | GCH, KCH, KH | ||
Victoria Cross | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1856–1918 | VC | First-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy for all ranks of the Royal Navy. | |
Green | ||||||
Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal | British Colonies (exc. India) | Sovereign | 1899–1930 | Completion of 20 years service by any rank of the Volunteer Forces of the British Empire. | ||
Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration | British Colonies (exc. India) | Sovereign | 1899–1930 | VD | Completion of 20 years service by an officer of the Volunteer Forces of the British Empire. | |
Constabulary Medal | Ireland | Royal Irish Constabulary | 1842–1922 | Gallantry or meritorious service by members of the Royal Irish Constabulary. | ||
Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1908–1919 | VD | Completion of 12 years service by an officer of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. | |
Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1919–1943 | Completion of 15 or 12 years service by an other rank of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve. | ||
Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1908–1941 | Completion of 15 or 12 years service by an other rank of the Royal Naval Reserve. | ||
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1908–1919 | Completion of 12 years service by an other rank of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. | ||
Volunteer Long Service Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1894–1908 | Completion of 20 years service by an other rank of the Volunteer Force. | ||
Volunteer Long Service Medal for India and the Colonies | British India, Canada, etc | Sovereign | 1896–1930 | Completion of 20 years (18 years in India) service by an other rank of the Volunteer Forces of the British Empire. | ||
Volunteer Officers' Decoration | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1892–1930 | VD | Completion of 20 years service by an officer of the Volunteer Force. | |
Volunteer Officers' Decoration for India and the Colonies | British India, Canada, etc | Sovereign | 1894–1899 | VD | Completion of 20 years (18 years in India) service by an officer of the Volunteer Forces of the British Empire. | |
Order of the Thistle | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1687–present | KT/LT | Relating to Scotland. | |
Pink | ||||||
Royal Family Order of George VI | United Kingdom | King George VI | 1936–1952 | Female members of the Royal Family, at HM pleasure. | ||
Purple | ||||||
Air Force Presidential Unit Citation | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1947–present | The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions so as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign. | ||
National Medal of Arts | United States | President | 1984–present | Awarded for outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support and availability of the arts in the United States. | ||
Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) British Empire Medal (Civil Division) |
United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1917–1935 | GBE/KBE/DBE/CBE/OBE/MBE | Miscellaneous. | |
Red | ||||||
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1830–1916 | Completion of 18 years of irreproachable service. | ||
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation | United States | Department of the Army | 1944–present | Units involved in exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding achievement or service in combat or non-combat. | ||
Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (for Europeans of Indian Army) | British India | Honourable East India Company | 1848–1873 | 21 years of long and efficient service by Europeans in the armies of the Honourable East India Company. | ||
Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Europeans of Indian Army) | British India | Honourable East India Company | 1848–1873 | Long and meritorious service by Europeans in the armies of the Honourable East India Company. | ||
Marine Corps Brevet Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1921–1940 | Awarded to retroactively recognise living Marine Corps officers who had received a brevet rank. | ||
National Humanities Medal | United States | President | 1997–present | Awarded to individuals, groups, or institutions for work that has "deepened the nation's understanding of the humanities, broadened our citizens' engagement with the humanities, or helped preserve and expand Americans' access to important resources in the humanities." | ||
Navy Good Conduct Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1869–present | |||
Order of the Bath | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1725–present | GCB/KCB/DCB/CB/KB (Defunct) | Civil Division (Senior civil servants) / Military Division (Senior military officers) | |
Order of British India | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1838–1939 | OBI | Long, faithful and honourable service of native Officers of the British Indian Army, Indian States Forces, Frontier Corps and Military Police. | |
Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services) | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1841–1922 | Foreigners who saved life from British vessels. | ||
Specially Meritorious Service Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1901–after 1942 | Awarded to recognise acts of non-combat meritorious service accomplished during the Spanish–American War. | ||
Victoria Cross | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1856–present | VC | First-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy for all ranks of the British Armed Forces and Commonwealth Forces. | |
Victoria Cross and Bar | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1856–present | VC* | Second award of the Victoria Cross. | |
White | ||||||
Arctic Medal Polar Medal |
United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1857–present | Individuals who have undergone the hazards and rigours imposed by the Polar environment. | ||
Royal Family Order of George IV | United Kingdom | King George IV | 1820–1830 | Female members of the Royal Family, at HM pleasure. | ||
Royal Family Order of George V | United Kingdom | King George V | 1910–1936 | Female members of the Royal Family, at HM pleasure. | ||
Royal Order of Victoria and Albert | United Kingdom | Queen Victoria | 1862–1901 | Female members of the Royal Family, at HM pleasure. | ||
Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal | United States | 74th United States Congress | 1936 | Awarded the members of the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition. | ||
Yellow | ||||||
Badge of Honour | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1922–present | Loyal and valuable service by native chiefs and other non-European dignitaries. | ||
Imperial Yeomanry Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1904–1908 | Completion of 10 years service by an other rank of the Imperial Yeomanry. | ||
Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II | United Kingdom | Queen Elizabeth II | 1952–present | Female members of the Royal Family, at HM pleasure. | ||
Seringapatam Medal | United Kingdom | Governor-General of India | 1801 | Participation in the Siege of Seringapatam. |
Vertical Stripes
editImage | Medal | Country | Issuing Authority | Year(s) | Post nominals | Criteria |
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Beige-Black-White-Red-Beige | ||||||
Iraq Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 2004 | Participation in Operation Telic. | ||
Beige-Blue-Beige-Blue-Beige | ||||||
George Washington Spymaster Award | United States | Director of National Intelligence | ?–present | Awarded to career intelligence professionals whose “visionary leadership, invaluable contributions, and unmatched accomplishments have revolutionized the Intelligence Community and fundamentally transformed intelligence operations for ensuring the preservation of our national security.” | ||
Beige-Blue-Beige-Green-Beige-Blue-Beige | ||||||
Civilian Service Medal (Afghanistan) | United Kingdom | British Government | 2011–present | Awarded to civilians, and members of the UK Armed Forces in certain non-combat roles deployed to Afghanistan. | ||
Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 2004–2013 | Awarded to civilian public servants, contractors and consultants, and to members of the Armed Forces working with British Government Departments, who were deployed to Iraq. | ||
Beige-Blue-Beige-Red-Beige-Blue-Beige | ||||||
Africa Star | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1943 | Service in North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 during the Second World War. | ||
Beige-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-Beige | ||||||
Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan | United Kingdom | British Government | 2003 | Participation in the War in Afghanistan. | ||
Beige-Blue-Red-Blue-Beige | ||||||
Navy Accession Training Service Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1998–present | Awarded to personnel have successfully completed the prescribed tour of duty at: Naval Service Training Command; Recruit Training Command; Officer Training Command; Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Units; United States Naval Academy; or United States Naval Academy Preparatory School. | ||
Black-Beige-Black-Red-Black-Beige-Black | ||||||
Queen's Medal for Champion Shots in the Military Forces | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1869–1882 1923–present |
Champions of Army marksmanship competitions, held under battle conditions at annual central meetings in the United Kingdom, the British Dominions, Colonies and India. | ||
Black-Beige-Blue-White-Red-Beige-Green-Black-Green-Beige-Red-White-Blue-Beige-Black | ||||||
Southwest Asia Service Medal | United States | United States Armed Forces | 1991–2016 | Participation in the Gulf War. | ||
Southwest Asia Service Medal | United States | United States Armed Forces | 2016–present | Participation in the Gulf War. | ||
Black-Blue-Black | ||||||
Four Chaplains' Medal | United States | 86th United States Congress | 1960 | Awarded to the Four Chaplains. | ||
Black-Blue-Green-Blue-White-Blue-Green-Blue-Black | ||||||
Antarctica Service Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1960–present | Awarded to personnel who train or serve ten days stationed on the Antarctic continent, or aboard vessels in Antarctic waters, defined as south of 60 degrees latitude. | ||
Black-Green-Black-Green-Black | ||||||
Ashanti Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1901 | Participation in the War of the Golden Stool. | ||
Black-White-Black-Orange-White-Blue-White-Orange-Black-White-Black | ||||||
Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award | United States | Department of Transportation | 1994–2006 | Awarded to those Coast Guard units which performed outstanding service to the Coast Guard as a whole. | ||
Black-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Black | ||||||
Medal for Humane Action | United States | Department of Defense]] | 1949 | Participation in the Berlin Airlift. | ||
Black-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Black | ||||||
Air Crew Europe Star | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1945 | Participation in operational flights over Europe from bases in the United Kingdom during the Second World War. | ||
Black-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Black | ||||||
Africa General Service Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1902 | Participation in minor campaigns that took place in tropical Africa between 1900 and 1956. | ||
Black-White-Brown | ||||||
Central Africa Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1895 | Participation in various military expeditions between 1891–1894 in Eastern and Central Africa, and from 1894–1898 for service in British Central Africa. | ||
Black-White-Red-Blue-Black-Blue-Red-White-Black | ||||||
Air Force Military Training Instructor Ribbon | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1998–2014? | Awarded for service as a basic training instructor. | ||
Blue-Beige-Blue-Beige-Blue-Beige-Blue-Beige-Blue-Beige-Blue-Beige-Blue | ||||||
Armed Forces Reserve Medal | United States | United States Armed Forces | 1950–present | Awarded to members of the Reserve Forces after completing a total of ten years' service in the active reserve. | ||
Blue-Black-White-Orange-White-Black-Blue | ||||||
British War Medal | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1919 | Participation in World War I. | ||
Blue-Blue-Beige-Blue-Orange-Blue-Beige-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 2016–present | Awarded to personnel for service in Iraq, Syria, or contiguous waters or airspace retroactively from 15 June 2014 to a date yet to be determined. | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1943–1993 | CGM | Second-level award for gallantry whilst flying for other ranks of the Royal Navy. | |
Special Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1908–1930 | Completion of 15 years service by an other rank in the Special Reserve. | ||
Title Badge (1st Class) | British India | Sovereign | 1911–1947 | |||
Title Badge (3rd Class) | British India | Sovereign | 1911–1947 | |||
Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Delhi Durbar Medal (1903) | United Kingdom, British India | King Edward VII | 1903 | Participation in the Delhi Durbar of 1903 | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||||
India Service Medal | British India | British Government | 1946 | Awarded to Indian Forces for three years of non-operational service in India during the World War II. | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Air Force Longevity Service Award | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1957–present | Awarded for completing four years of Active, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard service. | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Queen's Medal for Champion Shots of the Air Forces | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1953–present | One medal each can be awarded to the champion shot of annual small arms marksmanship competitions held by the Air Forces of the United Kingdom and those member countries of the British Commonwealth whose Governments desire to take part in the grant of the award. | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-Red-White-Purple-White-Red-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Exceptional Service Medallion | United States | Central Intelligence Agency | ?–present | Awarded in recognition of "an employee's injury or death resulting from service in a hazardous area." | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-Red-White-Red-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Intelligence Star | United States | Central Intelligence Agency | <1961–present | Awarded to personnel for "voluntary acts of courage performed under hazardous conditions or for outstanding achievements or services rendered with distinction under conditions of grave risk". | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Navy Arctic Service Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1986–present | Awarded to personnel of the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps for service above the Arctic Circle. | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Purple-White-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Coast Guard Restricted Duty Ribbon | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1984–present | Awarded to Coast Guard personnel who have completed a permanent tour of duty at specific shore units where accompanying dependents are not authorized. | ||
Blue-Blue-Green-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Hong Kong Disciplined Services Medal | British Hong Kong | Hong Kong Government | 1986–1997 | Completion of 18 years exemplary service in the Hong Kong Custom and Excise Service or Hong Kong Immigration Service. | ||
Blue-Blue-Red-Black-White-Black-Red-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Arctic Star | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 2012 | Participation in the Arctic convoys of World War II. | ||
Blue-Blue-Silver-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Royal Observer Corps Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1950–1995 | Completion of 12 years service in the Royal Observer Corps. | ||
Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | United States | Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security |
2003–present | Awarded to personnel who have deployed overseas in direct service to the War on Terror from 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. | ||
Blue-Blue-White-Green-White-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Ceylon Police Medal for Meritorious Service | Ceylon | Ceylon Police Force | 1932–1972 | Awarded for meritorious service by members of the Ceylon Police Force. | ||
Blue-Blue-White-Red-Blue-Black-Red-Yellow-Red-Black-Blue-Red-White-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism | United States | Office of the Secretary of Defense | 2007–present | Awarded to honor the contributions and accomplishments of the civilian workforce of the Department of Defense in direct support of the armed forces, whose members are engaged in operations to combat terrorism, within the designated geographic area of eligibility. | ||
Blue-Blue-White-Red-White-Green-White-Red-White-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Ceylon Police Medal for Gallantry | Ceylon | Ceylon Police Force | 1932–1972 | Awarded for acts of gallantry by members of the Ceylon Police Force. | ||
Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 2003–present | Awarded for to a member of the armed forces, who is serving in capacity for the Department of Homeland Security, for "exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility." | ||
Blue-Blue-Yellow-Red-White-Black-White-Red-Yellow-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Coast Guard Overseas Service Ribbon | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 2009–present | Awarded to active duty personnel on a permanent assignment and who successfully complete a tour of duty of at least 12 months at an overseas shore-based duty station or on board a cutter permanently assigned to an overseas area. | ||
Blue-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Blue | ||||||
Army Overseas Service Ribbon | United States | Department of the Army | 1981–present | Awarded to any member of the United States Army who completes a standard overseas tour of duty. | ||
Blue-Gold-Blue-Green-Gold-Green-Gold-Green-Blue-Gold-Blue | ||||||
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1993–present | Awarded to personnel who perform substantial volunteer service to the local community above and beyond the duties required as a member of the United States Armed Forces. | ||
Blue-Green-Blue | ||||||
Order of Burma | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1940–present | OB | Long, faithful and honourable service of native Burmese Officers in the Burma Army, the Burma Frontier Force and the Burma Military Police. | |
Blue-Green-Blue-Green-Blue | ||||||
Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1920–present | |||
Blue-Green-Blue-Green-Blue-Green-Blue | ||||||
Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1920–present | |||
Blue-Green-Blue-Green-Blue-Green-Blue-Green-Blue | ||||||
Distinguished Marksman and Pistol Shot Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1942–1951 | Awarded to those who had been presented a Distinguished Marksman Badge through exceptional scoring at a professional military shooting competition. | ||
Blue-Grey | ||||||
Civil War Campaign Medal | United States | Department of War and Department of the Navy |
1905 | Participation in the American Civil War. | ||
Blue-Grey-Blue-Grey-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-Grey-Blue-Grey-Blue | ||||||
Air Force Special Duty Ribbon | United States | Department of the Air Force | 2014–present | Awarded to personnel who complete a special duty assignment, or are awarded a special duty Air Force Specialty Code or special duty assignment. | ||
Blue-Red | ||||||
Order of Merit | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1902–present | OM | Services to military, science, art, literature, and culture. | |
Blue-Red-Beige-Red-Blue | ||||||
Australia Service Medal 1939–1945 | Australia | Australian Government | 1949 | Sservice in Australia's armed forces, Mercantile Marine, or Volunteer Defence Corps during World War II. | ||
Blue-Red-Blue | ||||||
1939–1945 Star | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1943 | Participation in World War II. | ||
Army Gold Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1808–1814 | Awarded to officers no less than that of battalion commander or equivalent, for successful command appointments in campaigns. | ||
Burma Medal | British India | Governor-General of India | 1826 | Participation in the First Anglo-Burmese War. | ||
Distinguished Service Order | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1886–present | DSO | Meritorious or distinguished service by officers (all ranks since 1993) of the armed forces during wartime. | |
Indian Distinguished Service Medal | British India | Sovereign | 1907–1947 | IDSM | Awarded for distinguished service by members of the British Indian Armed Forces and police service. | |
Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1995–present | Awarded to personnel who complete a standard 36-month tour in a United States Marine Corps Recruiting Command. | ||
Military General Service Medal | United Kingdom | British Army | 1847 | Participation in various actions between 1793 and 1814. | ||
New Zealand War Medal | United Kingdom, Australia | British Government | 1869 | Participation in the New Zealand Wars. | ||
Order of St Michael and St George | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1818–present | GCMG/KCMG/DCMG/CMG | Diplomats and colonial service. | |
Title Badge (2nd Class) | British India | Sovereign | 1911–1947 | |||
Waterloo Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1816 | Participation in one or more of: Battle of Ligny, Battle of Quatre Bras, and Battle of Waterloo | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Beige-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||||
Gulf Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1992 | Participation in Operation Granby. | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||||
Air and Space Campaign Medal | United States | Department of the Air Force | 2002–present | Awarded to a service member who directly supports a military operation for at least thirty consecutive days or for sixty non-consecutive days. | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||||
Delhi Durbar Medal (1911) | United Kingdom, British India | King George V | 1911 | |||
Haitian Campaign Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1917, 1921 | Participation in Haitian peacekeeping actions designated in 1915, 1919, and 1920. | ||
King George V Coronation Medal | United Kingdom, etc | King George V | 1911 | |||
Philippine Campaign Medal | United States | Department of War and Department of the Navy |
1905 | Participation in the Philippine–American War. | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-White-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||||
Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1968–present | Awarded to any enlisted member of the U.S. Air Force who is nominated by their Major Command, Field Operating Agency, or Direct Reporting Unit for competition in the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Program. | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||||
Secretary of Defense Medal for Valor | United States | Office of the Secretary of Defense | 2001–present | Awarded to government employees and private citizens who perform an act of heroism or sacrifice, with voluntary risk to their personal safety in the face of danger. | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||||
Navy Reserve Sea Service Deployment Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1986–present | Awarded to personnel of the U.S. Navy Reserve who complete a cumulative total of 90 days of OCONUS or Underway Duty while assigned to a deployable Navy Reserve or Active-Duty unit. | ||
Blue-Red-Green-Red-Blue | ||||||
African Distinguished Conduct Medal | British Africa | Sovereign | 1903–1942 | Awarded for distinguished conduct by other ranks of British African forces. | ||
Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1919–1966 | VD/VRD | Completion of 12 years service by an officer of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. | |
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1919–1966 | Completion of 12 years service by an other rank of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. | ||
Royal Naval Wireless Auxiliary Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1939–1957 | Completion of 15 or 12 years service by an other rank of the Royal Naval Wireless Auxiliary Reserve. | ||
Blue-Red-White-Black-White-Red-Blue | ||||||
Army of Occupation of Germany Medal | United States | Department of War | 1941 | Service in the European occupation force, following the end of World War I. | ||
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (Caribbean Realms) | Caribbean Commonwealth Realms | Queen Elizabeth II | 2012 | |||
Blue-Red-White-Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Red-Blue | ||||||
Air Force Good Conduct Medal | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1963–present | |||
Distinguished Intelligence Medal | United States | Central Intelligence Agency | ?–present | Awarded to personnel for "performance of outstanding services or for achievement of a distinctly exceptional nature in a duty or responsibility, the results of which constitute a major contribution to the mission of the Agency." | ||
Blue-Red-White-Blue-Red | ||||||
Kosovo Campaign Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 2000–2013 | Service performed in Kosovo from March 24, 1999 through December 31, 2013. | ||
Blue-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-Blue | ||||||
Distinguished Intelligence Cross | United States | Central Intelligence Agency | ?–present | Awarded to personnel for "a voluntary act or acts of extraordinary heroism involving the acceptance of existing dangers with conspicuous fortitude and exemplary courage". | ||
Blue-Red-White-Red-White-Red-Blue | ||||||
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom, Canada | Queen Elizabeth II | 2012 | |||
Blue-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-Blue | ||||||
Meritorious Team Commendation | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1993–present | Awarded to units for performance of exceptional actions that would normally warrant a Commandant's Letter of Commendation if recognizing an individual. | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||||
Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1980–present | Awarded to personnel of the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps assigned to a deployable unit and is forward-deployed for a period of either 90 consecutive days or two periods of at least 80 days each within a given 12-month period; or 6 months stationed overseas in a forward deployed location. | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue-Blue-Red-Yellow-Red-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||||
Army Sea Duty Ribbon | United States | Department of the Army | 2006–present | Awarded to active duty soldiers who complete two cumulative years of sea duty on a Class A or B U.S. Army vessel. | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||||
Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1984–present | Awarded to personnel of the Coast Guard who serve more than twelve cumulative months of sea duty on board a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, attached to a Fleet Training Group, or on board certain other Coast Guard vessels and non-Coast Guard vessels that are under official Coast Guard orders. | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||||
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon | United States | Department of the Air Force | 2003–present | Awarded to personnel of the Air Force who complete a standard contingency deployment. | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||||
Army of Cuban Occupation Medal | United States | Department of War | 1915 | Participation in garrison duty in the United States Protectorate over Cuba, following the Spanish–American War. | ||
Blue-Silver-Blue-Silver-Blue-Silver-Blue-Silver-Blue-Silver-Blue-Silver-Blue-Silver-Blue-Silver-Blue-Silver-Blue-Silver-Blue-Silver-Blue | ||||||
Air Force Achievement Medal | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1980–present | Outstanding achievement or meritorious service. | ||
Blue-White-Black-Red-White-Blue-Blue-White-Red-Blue-White-Red-Black-White-Blue | ||||||
American Campaign Medal | United States | Department of War and Department of the Navy |
1942–1946 | Participation in the American Theater of Operations. | ||
Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1855–1921 | CGM | Second-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy for other ranks of the Royal Navy. | |
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1921–1993 | CGM | Second-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy for other ranks of the Royal Navy. | |
Conspicuous Service Cross Distinguished Service Cross |
United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1901–present | DSC | Third-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy for all ranks of the British Armed Forces. | |
Naval General Service Medal | United Kingdom | Royal Navy | 1847 | Participation in various naval actions between 1793 and 1840. | ||
Navy Cross | United States | Department of the Navy | 1919–present | Awarded to sailors of the United States Navy, and marines of the United States Marine Corps for "extraordinary heroism in combat." | ||
Blue-White-Blue-Green-Yellow-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-Green-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
Intelligence Community Expeditionary Service Medal | United States | Director of National Intelligence | ?–present | ? | ||
Blue-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom, etc | King George V | 1935 | |||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
Albert Medal for Lifesaving 2nd Class (Sea) | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1866–1971 | AM | Awarded to recognize the saving of life at sea. | |
Coast Guard Pistol Marksmanship Ribbonn | United States | Department of Homeland Security | ?–present | |||
Distinguished Service Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1914–1993 | DSM | Awarded for bravery and resourcefulness on active service at sea by other ranks of the British Armed Forces. | |
Egypt Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1882 | Participation in the Anglo-Egyptian War. | ||
President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service | United States | President | 1957–present | Awarded to civilian officers or employees of the federal government who have made contributions "so outstanding that the officer or employee is deserving of greater public recognition than that which can be accorded by the head of the department or agency in which he is employed." | ||
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Queen Victoria | 1897 | Participation in the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. | ||
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Queen Victoria | 1887 | Participation in the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. | ||
Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal | United States | Department of the Air Force | 2019–present | Awarded to air force personnel "in non-deployed status who directly participated in a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) combat operation from a remote location. | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
Albert Medal for Lifesaving 1st Class (Sea) | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1866–1971 | AM | Awarded to recognize the saving of life at sea. | |
Coast Guard Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon | United States | Department of Homeland Security | ?–present | |||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1980–present | Awarded to personnel who complete a standard overseas service assignment of two years or more in length. | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
CJCS Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award | United States | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | 2000–present | Awarded to Federal Government civilian employees of the Joint Staff, combatant commands, joint organizations reporting to the Chairman, or other Federal Government employees in recognition of exceptionally meritorious service. Recognized service must be less than that which is required to merit the recognition of the CJCS Distinguished Civilian Service Award, but which is still significant. | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1980–present | Awarded to personnel who complete an overseas service assignment less than two years in length. | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
National Intelligence Reform Medal | United States | Director of National Intelligence | 2007–2010 | Awarded to recognise extraordinary service in implementing the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act. | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Orange-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
Coast Guard Cross | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 2010–present | Awarded to coast guardsmen of the United States Coast Guard for "extraordinary heroism in combat." | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||||
Career Commendation Medal | United States | Central Intelligence Agency | ?–present | Awarded to personnel for "exemplary service significantly above normal duties that had an important contribution to the Agency’s mission." | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
Distinguished Flying Cross | United States | United States Armed Forces | 1926–present | Awarded to any persons who distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. | ||
Silver Star | United States | United States Armed Forces | 1932–present | Awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
Secretary of Defense Civilian Career Service Award | United States | Office of the Secretary of Defense | ?–present | Awarded to to recognise civilian employees' career service extending over a period of years and may include civilian and military service. | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Yellow-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal | United States | Director of National Intelligence | 2008–present | Awarded to noncareer Federal employees, private citizens, or others who have performed distinguished service of exceptional significance for the United States Intelligence Community. | ||
Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1964–present | |||
Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue | ||||||
Intelligence Commendation Medal | United States | Central Intelligence Agency | ?–present | Awarded to personnel for "the performance of especially commendable service or for an act or achievement significantly above normal duties which results in an important contribution to the mission of the Agency." | ||
Blue-White-Green | ||||||
Atlantic Star | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1945 | Participation in the Battle of the Atlantic. | ||
Blue-White-Green-White-Blue | ||||||
Colonial Police Long Service Medal Overseas Territories Police Long Service Medal |
United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1934–present | Awarded to recognize 18 years full-time, continuous and efficient service in the Police Force of any British Colony or Overseas Territory. | ||
Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1957–1999 | Completion of 15 or 12 years service by an other rank of the Royal Naval Reserve. | ||
South Atlantic Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1982 | Participation in the Falklands War. | ||
Blue-White-Green-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Green-White-Blue | ||||||
Joint Service Achievement Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1983–present | outstanding achievement or meritorious service. | ||
Blue-White-Green-White-Blue-White-Green-White-Blue | ||||||
Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1973–present | Awarded to a unit involved in valorous or meritorious achievement or service not involving combat. | ||
Blue-White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White-Blue | ||||||
Joint Service Commendation Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1963–present | Awarded to any service member who distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement or service in a joint duty capacity. | ||
Blue-White-Red-Blue-Red-White-Blue | ||||||
Air Force Recruiter Ribbon | United States | Department of the Air Force | 2000–2014 | Graduation from the Air Force Recruiting School. | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Beige-Black-Beige-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||||
Civilian Desert Shield/Desert Storm Medal | United States | Office of the Secretary of Defense | 1991–present | Awarded to "salute those civilians who made substantial contributions to the success of the operation while enduring many of the same hazards and conditions faced by military personnel." | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Grey-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||||
National Intelligence Superior Public Service Medal | United States | Director of National Intelligence | ?–present | Awarded to noncareer Federal employees, private citizens, or others who have performed superior service of exceptional significance for the United States Intelligence Community. | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||||
Soldier's Medal | United States | Department of the Army | 1926–present | Awarded to any service person, who "while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States...distinguished [themselves] by heroism not involving conflict with an enemy." | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||||
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1993–present | CGC | Second-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy for all ranks of the British Armed Forces. | |
France and Germany Star | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1945 | Service in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands or Germany and adjacent sea areas between 6 June 1944 and 8 May 1945, during World War II. | ||
Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1997–present | Awarded to those Marine Corps personnel who have served as U.S. Embassy Security Guards. | ||
Naval Good Shooting Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1903–1966 | Awarded to the gunner on each type of ship's gun in the fleet who achieved first place in the gunnery competitions. | ||
Queen's Gallantry Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1974–present | QGM | Third-level award for gallantry not in the face of the enemy for all ranks of the British Armed Forces and civilians. | |
Queen's Medal for Champion Shots of the New Zealand Naval Forces | New Zealand | Sovereign | 1958–present | One medal can be awarded annually to the champion shot of a small-arms marksmanship competition, held by the Royal New Zealand Navy. | ||
Queen's Medal for Champion Shots of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1966–present | One medal can be awarded annually to the champion shot of a small-arms marksmanship competition, held by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||||
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1969–present | Awarded to recognize the achievements and accomplishments of various Air Force activities and organizations. | ||
Philippine Congressional Medal | United States | Department of War | 1906 | Awarded to those who had enlisted in the United States Army for the purpose of the serving in the Philippine–American War. | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||||
Certificate of Merit Medal | United States | Department of War | 1905–1918 | Awarded in recognition of soldiers who displayed unusual gallantry or extraordinary fidelity. | ||
Military Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1916–1993 | MM | Third-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy on land for other ranks of the British Armed Forces. | |
United States Antarctic Expedition Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1945 | Awarded to members of the United States Antarctic Service Expedition. | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||||
Coast Guard Medal | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1949–present | Awarded to any service member who, while serving in any capacity with the United States Coast Guard, distinguishes themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. | ||
Blue-White-Yellow-Red-Yellow-White-Blue | ||||||
National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal | United States | Director of National Intelligence | 1993–present | Awarded to any member or contributor to the National Intelligence Community, either civilian or military, who distinguishes themselves by meritorious actions to the betterment of national security in the United States of America, through sustained and selfless service of the highest order. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Baronet | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1929–present | Bt | Hereditary | |
Battle of Manila Bay Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1898 | Participation in the Battle of Manila Bay. | ||
Cardenas Medal | United States | 56th United States Congress | 1900 | Awarded to the crew of the USRC Hudson. | ||
China Campaign Medal | United States | Department of War | 1905 | Participation in the China Relief Expedition. | ||
China Relief Expedition Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1908 | Participation in the China Relief Expedition. | ||
Emergency Reserve Decoration | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1952–1967 | ERD | Completion of 12 years continuous or aggregate service by officers of the Army Supplementary Reserve or Army Emergency Reserve of Officers. | |
Navy Distinguished Service Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1919–present | Presented to sailors and Marines to recognize distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the United States while serving in a duty or position of great responsibility. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Green-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Green-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal | United States | Department of the Air Force | 2014–present | Awarded to personnel in various career fields who have served in units involved with national strategic nuclear deterrence operations. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Green-Blue | ||||||
Civil Defence Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1961–present | Completion of 15 years service in a civil defence organisation. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Joint Meritorious Unit Award | United States | Department of Defense | 1981–present | Units involved in joint activities for meritorious achievement or service, superior to that which is normally expected, for actions in; combat with an armed enemy of the United States, a declared national emergency, or under extraordinary circumstances that involve national interests. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Aerial Achievement Medal | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1988–present | Awarded to those who distinguish themselves by sustained meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight, but would not qualify for the award of the Air Medal. | ||
Air Medal | United States | United States Armed Forces | 1942–present | Awarded for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. | ||
Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1952–1959/60 | Awarded to those who had been presented a Distinguished Marksman Badge through exceptional scoring on a pistol at a professional military shooting competition. | ||
Navy Expeditionary Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1936–present | Awarded to personnel who "have actually landed on foreign territory and engaged in operations against armed opposition, or operated under circumstances which, after full consideration, shall be deemed to merit special recognition and for which service no campaign medal has been awarded." | ||
Punjab Medal | United Kingdom, British India | Honourable East India Company | 1849 | Participation in the Second Anglo-Sikh War. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
National Intelligence Superior Service Medal | United States | Director of National Intelligence | ?–present | Awarded to recognise an individual's superior service or a lasting contribution over a long period of time to the United States Intelligence Community and the United States as a whole. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Army Emergency Reserve Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1953–1967 | Completion of 12 years service by an other rank in the Army Supplementary Reserve and Army Emergency Reserve. | ||
Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award | United States | Department of Defense | 1945?–present | Awarded to career DoD civilian employees whose careers reflect exceptional devotion to duty and whose contributions to the efficiency, economy, or other improvements in DoD operations are of a significantly broad scope | ||
Distinguished Marksman Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1952–1959/60 | Awarded to those who had been presented a Distinguished Marksman Badge through exceptional scoring on a rifle at a professional military shooting competition. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Air Force Training Ribbon | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1980–present | Awarded to U.S. Air Force service members on completion of initial accession training. | ||
Burma Star | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1945 | Participation in the Burma Campaign. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Black-White-Black-White-Black-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Joint Civilian Service Achievement Award | United States | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | 2000–present | Awarded to any Federal Government civilian employee of the Joint Staff, combatant commands, or joint organizations reporting to the Chairman in recognition of commendable service or achievement which benefits the Department of Defense. Recognized service must be less than that which is required to merit the award of the Joint Civilian Commendation Award, but which is still significant to warrant recognition. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Air Force Commendation Medal | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1958–present | Any service person below the grade of O-6, who has performed noteworthy service in any capacity with the United States Air Force. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Airman's Medal | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1960–present | Awarded to members of the Air Force and Space Force, who distinguish themselves by heroism involving voluntary risk of their life not involving actual combat with an armed enemy of the United States. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Fleet Marine Force Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1984–2006 | Awarded to Navy personnel serving with the Marine Corps. | ||
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1986–present | Awarded to personnel of the Navy or Marine Corps who complete one year of consecutive or cumulative duty at a permanent overseas duty station. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Green | ||||||
Efficiency Decoration | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1967–1999 | ED/TD | Completion of 20 years service in the Territorial Army or any other Auxiliary Military Force of the British Empire. | |
Blue-Yellow-Green-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Green-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Special Operations Service Ribbon | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1987–present | Awarded for certain acts of non-combat meritorious service, for which no other service medal or ribbon is authorized. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Green-Green-Green-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal | United States | Office of the Secretary of Defense | 1997–present | Awarded to U.S. Department of Defense civilian employees who directly support the military forces, when those members are engaged in military operations of a prolonged peacekeeping or humanitarian nature. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1962–present | Awarded for an expert qualification on either the M16 rifle, M4 carbine or the individual's AFSC (duty) designated pistol. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red | ||||||
Navy and Marine Corps Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1942–present | Awarded for life-threatening acts of heroism, not against an enemy of the United States. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1962–2014 | Awarded for four years of satisfactory enlisted reserve service as a drilling reservist in the Selected Reserve or Individual Ready Reserve. | ||
Yangtze Service Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1930 | Service in the Yangtze River Valley between the dates of September 3, 1926 and December 31, 1932, a period of significant unrest in the region. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue-White-Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Coast Guard Reserve Good Conduct Medal | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1963–present | |||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 2003–present | Participation in a designated anti-terrorism operation. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Green-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Navy Unit Commendation | United States | Department of the Navy | 1944–present | A unit that has distinguished itself by outstanding heroism in action against the enemy, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation. | ||
Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1946 | Awarded to any officer of the Naval Reserve who had commanded a Naval Reserve Battalion for a period exceeding four years, between 1930 and 1941. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Green-White-Green-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Coast Guard Unit Commendation | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1963–present | Any Coast Guard unit that distinguishes itself by valorous or extremely meritorious service, not involving combat, but in support of Coast Guard operations. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-White-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Secretary of Defense Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award | United States | Office of the Secretary of Defense | ?–present | |||
Blue-Yellow-Red-White-Blue-Yellow-Red | ||||||
Navy Combat Action Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1969–present | Awarded to sailors "who have actively participated in ground or surface combat." | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Defense Distinguished Service Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1970–present | Exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to the national security or defense of the United States. | ||
Naval Reserve Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1938–1958 | Awarded to personnel of the United States Naval Reserve, associated National Naval Volunteers, and local naval militia units, for 10 years continuous service. | ||
Blue-Yellow-White-Grey-White-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 2003–present | Awarded to personnel who complete a standard tour of duty with the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard, or aboard the USS Constitution. | ||
Blue-Yellow-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Yellow-Red | ||||||
Coast Guard Combat Action Ribbon | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 2008–present | Awarded to coast guardsmen "who have actively participated in ground or surface combat." | ||
Blue-Yellow-White-Yellow-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-White-Yellow-Blue | ||||||
National Intelligence Medal for Valor | United States | Director of National Intelligence | 2008–present | Awarded to members of the intelligence community for heroism and courage above and beyond the call of duty in service to the intelligence community or to overall national security. It is almost exclusively awarded posthumously. | ||
Brown-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-Brown | ||||||
Operational Service Medal for the Democratic Republic of Congo | United Kingdom | British Government | 2005 | Participation in Operation Coral. | ||
Brown-Green-White-Red-Green-Blue-White-Red-Green-White-Black-White-Brown | ||||||
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal | United States | Department of War and Department of the Navy |
1942–1946 | Participation in the European Theater. | ||
Gold-Green-Green-Gold-Blue-Gold-Green-Green-Gold | ||||||
Armed Forces Service Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1996–present | Awarded to personnel who engage in "significant activity" for which no other U.S. campaign or service medal is authorized. | ||
Green-Beige-Black-Beige-Green | ||||||
Marine Corps Combat Instructor Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 2014–present | Awarded to personnel who have completed a tour as a combat instructor, or in a high-profile leadership position, at the School of Infantry. | ||
Green-Beige-Green | ||||||
Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1997–present | Awarded to members of the United States Marine Corps who have successfully trained and qualified as Marine Corps Drill Instructors. | ||
Green-Black-Green-Orange-Green-Black-Green | ||||||
Defence Medal | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1945 | Non-operational service in the Armed Forces, the Home Guard, the Civil Defence Service and other approved civilian services during World War II. | ||
Green-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-Green | ||||||
Operational Service Medal for Sierra Leone | United Kingdom | British Government | 2002 | Participation in the British military intervention in the Sierra Leone Civil War. | ||
Green-Blue-Green | ||||||
India General Service Medal (1909) | United Kingdom, British India | British Government | 1909 | Participation in various minor military campaigns in India from 1908 to 1935. | ||
Northern Ireland Home Service Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1992–? | Completion of 12 years part-time service in the Royal Irish Regiment. | ||
Green-Brown-Yellow-Blue-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Brown-Green | ||||||
Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1979–present | Any member of the Coast Guard who receives a Letter of Commendation from the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. | ||
Green-Orange-Green-Orange-Green | ||||||
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1961–present | Outstanding achievement or meritorious service. | ||
Green-Orange-Green-White-Green-Orange-Green | ||||||
Coast Guard Achievement Medal | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1963–present | Outstanding achievement or meritorious service. | ||
Green-Purple-Green | ||||||
General Service Medal (1962) | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1964 | Participation in various minor campaigns, which didn't warrant their own medal. | ||
Green-Purple-Gold-Purple-Gold-Purple-Green | ||||||
Accumulated Campaign Service Medal 2011 | United Kingdom | British Government | 2011–present | Completion of accumulated campaign service of 24 months since 1 January 2008. | ||
Green-Purple-Gold-Purple-Green | ||||||
Accumulated Campaign Service Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1994–2011 | Completion of accumulated campaign service of 36 months since 14 August 1969. | ||
Green-Purple-Green-Purple-Green | ||||||
General Service Medal (2008) | United Kingdom | British Government | 2015–present | Participation in various minor campaigns, which didn't warrant their own medal. | ||
Green-Red-Black-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Black-Red-Green | ||||||
Afghanistan Campaign Medal | United States | Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security |
2004–present | Awarded to personnel who have performed duty within the borders of Afghanistan (or its airspace) for a period of thirty consecutive days or sixty non-consecutive days. | ||
Green-Red-Blue-Red-Green | ||||||
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal | Canada | Canadian Government | 1943 | Voluntarily service on Active Service from September 3, 1939, to March 1, 1947. | ||
Green-Red-Green | ||||||
Burma Gallantry Medal | Burma | Sovereign | 1940–1947 | BGM | Awarded for acts of gallantry by all ranks of British Burmese Armed Forces. | |
Green-Red-Green-White-Blue-White-Green-Red-Green | ||||||
Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1938–1979 | CPM | Awarded posthumously for acts of gallantry by members of colonial police services. | |
Green-Red-Green-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Green-Red-Green | ||||||
Ebola Medal for Service in West Africa | United Kingdom | British Government | 2015 | Members of the Armed Forces working in support of the Ebola crisis. | ||
Green-Red-White-Red-Green | ||||||
India General Service Medal (1936) | British India | British Government | 1938–1947 | Participation in minor military campaigns on the North-West Frontier of India between 1936 and 1939. | ||
Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 2015–present | MNM | Awarded for meritorious service by members of the UK Merchant Navy and fishing fleet. | |
Green-Red-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Red-Green | ||||||
Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation | United States | Department of Transportation | 1989 | Awarded to all active, reserve, auxiliary, and civilian personnel of the Coast Guard for service from March 1989 to October 1989. | ||
Green-Red-Yellow-Red-Green | ||||||
Ulster Defence Regiment Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1982–1992 | UD | Completion of 12 years part-time service in the Ulster Defence Regiment. | |
Green-White-Blue-White-Green | ||||||
Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service Overseas Territories Police Medal for Meritorious Service |
United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1938–present | CPM OTPM |
Awarded for meritorious service by members of the overseas territories police services. | |
Green-White-Green-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Green-White-Green | ||||||
Army Achievement Medal | United States | Department of the Army | 1981–present | Outstanding achievement or meritorious service. | ||
Green-White-Green-White-Green | ||||||
Air Efficiency Award | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1942–1999 | AE | Completion of 10 years of service in the Auxiliary and Volunteer Air Forces of the United Kingdom and the Territorial Air Forces and Air Force Reserves of the Dominions, the Indian Empire, Burma, the Colonies and Protectorates. | |
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1943–present | Awarded to any service person, who while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps, distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. | ||
Green-White-Green-White-Green-White-Green | ||||||
Coast Guard Commendation Medal | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1943–present | ? | ||
Green-White-Green-Yellow-Green-Blue-Green-Yellow-Green-White-Green | ||||||
Korea Defense Service Medal | United States | Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security |
2002–present | Awarded to personnel who have served duty in South Korea in support of the defense of the South Korean state after the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement. | ||
Green-White-Orange | ||||||
King's South Africa Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1902 | Participation in the Second Boer War after 1902. | ||
Green-White-Red | ||||||
Mercantile Marine War Medal | United Kingdom | Board of Trade | 1919 | Service at sea during World War I, by members of the Mercantile Marine. | ||
Green-White-Red-White-Green | ||||||
Tibet Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1905 | Awarded to all members of the British expedition to Tibet. | ||
Green-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Green | ||||||
Volunteer Reserves Service Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1999–present | VR | Completion of 10 years service in the Volunteer Reserve forces. | |
Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green | ||||||
Mexican Service Medal | United States | Department of War and Department of the Navy |
1917 | Service in Mexico between 1911 and 1919. | ||
Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green | ||||||
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation | United States | Department of the Navy | 1967–present | Units involved in valorous or meritorious achievement or service in combat or non-combat. | ||
Green-Yellow-Brown-Black-Blue-Blue-White-Red-Blue-Black-Brown-Yellow-Green | ||||||
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1961–present | Awarded to personnel who have participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, or U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations. | ||
Green-Yellow-Green | ||||||
Efficiency Decoration | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1930–1967 | ED/TD | Completion of 20 years service by an officer of the Territorial Army or of any other Auxiliary Military Force of the British Empire. | |
Mexican Border Service Medal | United States | Department of War | 1918 | Service at the Mexico–United States border. | ||
Territorial Decoration | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1908–1930 | TD | Completion of 20 years service (later 12) by an officer of the Territorial Force/Territorial Army. | |
Territorial Force Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1908–1921 | Completion of 12 years service by an other rank of the Territorial Force. | ||
Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green | ||||||
NCO Professional Development Ribbon | United States | Department of the Army | 1981–present | Awarded to personnel who complete any prescribed non-commissioned officer development courses. | ||
Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green | ||||||
Spanish War Service Medal | United States | Department of War | 1918 | Participation in the Spanish–American War, but had not been deployed in action. | ||
Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green | ||||||
Ashantee Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1874 | Participation in the Anglo-Ashanti wars. | ||
East and West Africa Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1892 | Participation in minor campaigns that took place in East and West Africa between 1887 and 1900. | ||
Green-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Green | ||||||
Africa Service Medal | South Africa | South African Government | 1943 | Awarded to members of the Union Defence Forces, the South African Police and the South African Railways Police, who had volunteered for foreign service. | ||
Green-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Green | ||||||
Vietnam Service Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1965–1975 | Participation in the Vietnam War. | ||
Grey–Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-Grey | ||||||
Operational Service Medal Iraq and Syria | United Kingdom | British Government | 2018–present | Participation in Operation Shader. | ||
Grey-White-Yellow-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Yellow-White-Grey | ||||||
National Intelligence Exceptional Achievement Medal | United States | Director of National Intelligence | 2012–present | Awarded to recognise "a single exceptional contribution to the Intelligence Community and the United States." | ||
Orange-Blue-Orange | ||||||
Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery | South Africa | Sovereign | 1939–1952 | Highest award for acts of civil gallantry. | ||
Union of South Africa Queen's Medal for Bravery | South Africa | Sovereign | 1952–1961 | Highest award for acts of civil gallantry. | ||
Orange-White-Blue | ||||||
South African Medal for War Services | South Africa | Sovereign | 1945 | Voluntary unpaid service in support of the war effort, during World War II. | ||
Orange-Yellow-Blue-Blue-Orange-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Orange | ||||||
Ceylon Armed Services Long Service Medal | Ceylon | Ceylon Government | 1968–1972 | Completion of 12 years service in the Ceylon Armed Forces. | ||
Purple-Blue-Green-Yellow-Orange-Red-Orange-Yellow-Green-Blue-Purple | ||||||
Victory Medal | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1919 | Participation in World War I, participation in mine clearance in the North Sea between 11 November 1918 and 30 November 1919, participation in the North Russia intervention up to 1 July 1920. | ||
World War I Victory Medal | United States | Department of War and Department of the Navy |
1919 | Participation in World War I, American Expeditionary Force, North Russia, or American Expeditionary Force, Siberia. | ||
Purple-Blue-Green-Yellow-Orange-Red-Orange-Yellow-Green-Blue-Purple-White-Red-White-Purple-Blue-Green-Yellow-Orange-Red-Orange-Yellow-Green-Blue-Purple | ||||||
World War II Victory Medal | United States | Department of War and Department of the Navy |
1945–1946 | Awarded for service between 7 December 1941 and 31 December 1946. | ||
Purple-Green-Purple | ||||||
General Service Medal (1918) | United Kingdom, British India | British Government | 1918–1962 | Participation in various minor operations for which no separate medal was intended, by members of the British Army and Royal Air Force. | ||
Purple-Red-Purple | ||||||
Order of the British Empire (Military Division) British Empire Medal (Military Division) |
United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1917–1935 | GBE/KBE/DBE/CBE/OBE/MBE | Miscellaneous. | |
Purple-White-Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Purple | ||||||
Humanitarian Service Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1977–present | Awarded to personnel who distinguishes themselves by meritorious participation in specified military acts or operations of a humanitarian nature. | ||
Purple-White-Blue-White-Purple | ||||||
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1949–present | Presented to coast guardsmen for exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility. | ||
Purple-White-Purple | ||||||
CJCS Award for Distinguished Public Service | United States | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | 2000–present | Recognises individuals not primarily employed by the United States government who make outstanding contributions or carry out other noteworthy service on behalf of the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, or subsidiary bodies in the spirit of public improvement. | ||
Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple | ||||||
CJCS Award for Outstanding Public Service | United States | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | 2000–present | Recognises individuals who are not employed by the United States government in recognition of exceptionally meritorious service which benefits the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, combatant commands or other organizations that report to the Chairman. The recognized service must be less than that which is required to merit an award of the CJCS Award for Distinguished Public Service, but which is still significant in scope. | ||
Purple-Yellow-Green-Blue-Green-Yellow-Purple | ||||||
Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 2003–present | Completion of 20 years of service in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. | ||
Red-Black-Green-Black-Red | ||||||
Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service | Southern Rhodesia | Southern Rhodesian Government | 1948 | Awarded to members of the Southern Rhodesia Defence Forces for home service during World War II. | ||
Red-Black-Red-Black-Red | ||||||
Indian Campaign Medal | United States | Department of War | 1907 | Participation in the American Indian Wars. | ||
Red-Blue-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-Blue-Red | ||||||
Air Force Combat Readiness Medal | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1964–present | Awarded to a service member who has accomplished sustained individual combat mission readiness in an Air Force weapon system or who have undertaken the preparedness for direct weapon-system employment. | ||
Red-Blue-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Blue-Red | ||||||
Intelligence Medal of Merit | United States | Central Intelligence Agency | ?–present | Awarded to personnel for "the performance of especially meritorious service or for an act or achievement conspicuously above normal duties which has contributed significantly to the mission of the Agency." | ||
Red-Blue-Green-Yellow-Green-Blue-Red | ||||||
Pacific Star | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1945 | Participation in the Pacific Campaign. | ||
Red-Blue-Red | ||||||
Distinguished Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1854–1993 | DCM | Second-level award for gallantry in the field for other ranks of the British Army. | |
Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus Long Service Medal Coast Life Saving Corps Long Service Medal Coastguard Auxiliary Long Service Medal |
United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1911–2012 | Completion of 20 years service in Her Majesty's Coastguard, Coastguard Rescue Service, Isle of Man Coastguard and auxiliary coastguards eligible. | ||
Imperial Service Order Imperial Service Medal |
United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1902–present | ISO/ISM | Civil servant for 25 years (in administrative or clerical capacity). | |
Indian Order of Merit | British India | Sovereign | 1837–1947 | IOM | Gallantry. | |
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1896–present | |||
Order of British India Second Class | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1939–1947 | OBI | Long, faithful and honourable service of native Officers of the British Indian Army, Indian States Forces, Frontier Corps and Military Police. | |
Royal Red Cross | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1883–present | RRC/ARRC | Exceptional services in military nursing. | |
Sutlej Medal | United Kingdom, British India | British Government | 1846 | Participation in the First Anglo-Sikh War. | ||
West Indies Naval Campaign Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1901 | Participation in naval engagements in the West Indies and on the shores of Cuba during the Spanish–American War. | ||
Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red | ||||||
Dominican Campaign Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1921 | Participation in the 1916 United States invasion of the Dominican Republic. | ||
India General Service Medal (1854) | United Kingdom, British India | British Government | 1854 | Participation in various minor military actions India and nearby countries between 1852 and 1895. | ||
Nicaraguan Campaign Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1929 | Participation in the amphibious actions in Nicaragua between 29 July and 14 November 1912. | ||
Order of British India First Class | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1939–1947 | OBI | Long, faithful and honourable service of native Officers of the British Indian Army, Indian States Forces, Frontier Corps and Military Police. | |
Transport Medal | United Kingdom | Lord Commisioner of the Admiralty | 1903 | Awarded to masters and officers of merchant ships employed by the Transport Service to move troops to either South Africa during the Boer War, or to China during the Boxer Rebellion. | ||
Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red | ||||||
H.M. Coastguard Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 2012–present | Completion of 20 years service in Her Majesty's Coastguard, Coastguard Rescue Service, Isle of Man Coastguard and auxiliary coastguards eligible. | ||
Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red | ||||||
George Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1940–present | GC | Second-level award for gallantry not in the face of the enemy for all ranks of the British Armed Forces and civilians. | |
Red-Blue-White-Blue-Red | ||||||
Army Distinguished Service Medal | United States | Department of the Army | Any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States Army, has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. | |||
King Edward VII Coronation Medal (Mayors and Provosts) | United Kingdom | King Edward VII | ||||
Red-Blue-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Blue-Red | ||||||
Valorous Unit Award | United States | Department of the Army | 1966–present | Awarded to units which display extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States. | ||
Red-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Red | ||||||
Gallant Unit Citation | United States | Department of the Air Force | 2004–present | Awarded to any Air Force unit which distinguishes itself by extraordinary heroism while engaged in armed combat with an enemy force. | ||
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Queen Elizabeth II | 2002 | |||
War Medal 1939–1945 | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1945 | Full-time service in the Armed Forces or the Merchant Navy for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. | ||
Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red | ||||||
Queen's Mediterranean Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1902 | Awarded to militia troops who had replaced their regular counterparts in the various military garrisons across the Mediterranean, so that they could be freed to fight in the Boer War. | ||
Queen's South Africa Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1900 | Participation in the Second Boer War. | ||
Red-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Red | ||||||
Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal | United States | Department of War | 1919 | Participation in military occupation duty in Puerto Rico after the close of the Spanish–American War. | ||
Red-Green | ||||||
Ghuznee Medal | United Kingdom, British India | Governor-General of India | 1839 | Participation in the Battle of Ghazni. | ||
Red-Green-Red | ||||||
Afghanistan Medal | United Kingdom, British India | British Government | 1881 | Participation in the Second Anglo-Afghan War. | ||
King's African Rifles Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | British East Africa | Sovereign | 1907–196? | Completion of 16 years exemplary service in the King's African Rifles. | ||
Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Sierra Leone | Sovereign | 1961–1971 | Completion of 16 years exemplary service in the Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces. | ||
Royal West African Frontier Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | British West Africa | Sovereign | 1903–1960 | Completion of 16 years exemplary service in the Royal West African Frontier Force. | ||
Red-Green-Red-Green-Red | ||||||
India Medal | United Kingdom, British India | British Government | 1896 | Participation in various minor military campaigns in India between 1895 and 1902. | ||
Red-Orange-Yellow-Green-Blue-Green-Yellow-Orange-Red | ||||||
Army Service Ribbon | United States | Department of the Army | 1981–present | Awarded to all members of the Regular Army, and Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve in an active reserve status, for successful completion of initial-entry training. | ||
Red-White-Blue | ||||||
1914 Star | United Kingdom | British Government | 1917 | Participation in World War I, having fought in France or Belgium between 5 August and 22 November 1914. | ||
1914–15 Star | United Kingdom | British Government | 1918 | Participation in World War I during 1914 and 1915. | ||
Red-White-Blue-Green-Blue-White-Red | ||||||
Cuban Pacification Medal | United States | Department of War and Department of the Navy |
1909 | Participation in the United States occupation of Cuba from 1906 to 1909. | ||
Red-White-Blue-Green-Red | ||||||
NC-4 Medal | United States | 70th United States Congress | 1929 | Awarded to the members of the 1919 trans-Atlantic crossing by the NC-4. | ||
Red-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Red | ||||||
Air Force Recognition Ribbon | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1980–present | Intended to recognize awards which cannot otherwise be displayed on a military uniform. | ||
Newfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal | Newfoundland | Canadian Government | 1981 | Awarded to members of the Southern Rhodesia Defence Forces for home service during World War II. | ||
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Queen Elizabeth II | 1977 | |||
Red-White-Blue-White-Black-White-Blue-White-Red | ||||||
Prisoner of War Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1985–present | Awarded to any person who was taken prisoner or held captive while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing Armed Force; or while serving with friendly forces engaged in armed conflict against an opposing Armed Force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. | ||
Red-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Yellow-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Red | ||||||
National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation | United States | Director of National Intelligence | 1993–present | Awarded for "the collective performance of a unit or group that has resulted in accomplishments of a clearly superior nature and of significant benefit to the Intelligence Community." | ||
Red-White-Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue-White-Red | ||||||
National Intelligence Cross | United States | Director of National Intelligence | 2008–present | Awarded to United States government civilian or military personnel who show conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary heroism, and courage in the face of a significant and known risk above and beyond the call of duty. | ||
Red-White-Blue-White-Red | ||||||
Air Force Cross | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1965–present | Awarded to airmen of the United States Air Force, and guardians of the United States Space Force for "extraordinary heroism in combat." | ||
Distinguished Service Cross | United States | Department of the Army | 1918–present | Awarded to soldiers of the United States Army for "extraordinary heroism in combat." | ||
Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond the Seas Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1910–1930 | Completion of 18 years of irreproachable service in the ranks of a Permanent Force of any of the Dominions and Colonies of the British Empire. | ||
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor | United States | President | 2000–present | Awarded to acknowledge the bravery performed by public safety officers throughout the United States. | ||
Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red | ||||||
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1954–present | Awarded to any unit of the which performs exceptionally meritorious service, accomplishes specific acts of outstanding achievement, excels in combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, or conducts with distinct military operations involving conflict with, or exposure to, a hostile action by any opposing foreign force. | ||
Red-White-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-Red-White-Blue-White-Red | ||||||
National Defense Service Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1953–present | Awarded to every member of the US Armed Forces who has served during any one of four specified periods of armed conflict or national emergency from 1950 to the present. | ||
Red-White-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-White-Red | ||||||
Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1925–present | |||
Red-White-Green-White-Black-Beige-Black-White-Green-White-Red | ||||||
Iraq Campaign Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 2004–2011 | Participation in the Iraq War. | ||
Red-White-Green-White-Red | ||||||
Italy Star | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1945 | Participation in the Italian Campaign. | ||
Women's Royal Voluntary Service Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1961–present | Completion of 15 years service in the Royal Voluntary Service. | ||
Red-White-Red | ||||||
Army Wound Ribbon | United States | Department of War | ?–1932 | Awarded to personnel who complete a prescribed noncommissioned officer professional development program. | ||
Canada General Service Medal | Canada | Canadian Government | 1899 | Participation in duties related to the Fenian raids. | ||
Canada Medal | Canada | Sovereign | 1943–1966 | CM/M du C | Awarded for "specially valuable and meritorious service of a high standard...special service of a high degree of merit, such as discharge of special duties superior to the person's ordinary work...highly meritorious performance of ordinary duties where these have entailed work of a specifically trying character." | |
Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1923–present | |||
Red-White-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-White-Red | ||||||
NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1962–present | Awarded to personnel who complete a prescribed noncommissioned officer professional development program. | ||
Red-White-Red-Blue-White-Red-Blue-Red-White-Blue-Red-White-Red | ||||||
Department of Commerce Bronze Medal | United States | Department of Commerce | 1949–present | Awarded to an individual, group, or organization for outstanding or significant contributions which have increased the efficiency and effectiveness of the operating unit of the Department of Commerce. | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Red | ||||||
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award | United States | Department of the Air Force | 2004–present | Awarded to units who demonstrate exceptionally meritorious conduct in direct support of combat operations. | ||
Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom | United States | Office of the Secretary of Defense | 2001–present | Awarded to acknowledge civilian employees of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) who are killed or wounded in the line of duty. | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Red | ||||||
Albert Medal for Lifesaving 2nd Class (Land) | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1877–1971 | AM | Awarded to recognize the saving of life on land. | |
Medal for Merit | United States | President | 1942–1952 | Awarded to civilians who "distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services" in the war effort "since the proclamation of an emergency by the President on September 8, 1939". | ||
Meritorious Service Medal | United States | United States Armed Forces | 1969–present | Awarded to members who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States. | ||
Sea Gallantry Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1855–present | SGM | Civil gallantry at sea. | |
Red-White-Red-Blue-Red-White-Red | ||||||
Royal Victorian Order Royal Victorian Medal Royal Victorian Chain |
United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1896–present | GCVO/KCVO/DCVO/CVO/LVO/MVO/RVM | Service to the crown. | |
Red-White-Red-Blue-White-Blue-Red-White-Red | ||||||
Honorary Member of the Royal Victorian Order | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1896–present | GCVO/KCVO/DCVO/CVO/LVO/MVO | Service to the crown (Foreign recipients). | |
Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red | ||||||
Canadian Forces' Decoration | Canada | Sovereign | 1949–present | CD | Completion of 12 years service in the Canadian Armed Forces. | |
Naval General Service Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1915–1962 | Participation in minor campaigns that would not otherwise earn a specific campaign medal. | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red | ||||||
Albert Medal for Lifesaving 1st Class (Land) | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1877–1971 | AM | Awarded to recognize the saving of life on land. | |
Medal of Freedom | United States | Numerous, including the President | 1945–1961 | Awarded to civilians whose actions aided in the war efforts of the United States and its allies. | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red | ||||||
Army Good Conduct Medal | United States | Department of the Army | 1941–present | |||
Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red | ||||||
Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1929 | Participation in the Nicaraguan Civil War, and subsequent occupation. | ||
Red-White-Yellow-White-Blue | ||||||
Candahar, Ghuznee, Cabul Medal | British India | British East India Company | 1842 | Participation in the Battle of Kabul. | ||
Gwalior Star | British India | British East India Company | 1843 | Participation in the Gwalior Campaign. | ||
Jellalabad Medal | British India | British East India Company | 1842 | Participation in the Battle of Jellalabad. | ||
Kabul to Kandahar Star | British India | British Government | 1881 | Participation in the 320 mile march from Kabul to Kandahar between 9–31 August 1880. | ||
Medal for the Defence of Kelat-I-Ghilzie | British India | British East India Company | 1842 | Participation in the defence of the fort at Kelat-I-Ghilzie. | ||
Scinde Medal | British India | British East India Company | 1843 | Participation in the conquest of Scinde. | ||
Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red | ||||||
Royal Family Order of Edward VII | United Kingdom | King Edward VII | 1901–1910 | Female members of the Royal Family, at HM pleasure. | ||
Red-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Red | ||||||
Army Superior Unit Award | United States | Department of the Army | 1985–present | Awarded in peacetime to any unit of the Army which displays outstanding meritorious performance of a difficult and challenging mission carried out under extraordinary circumstances. | ||
Red-Yellow-Red | ||||||
Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1945–1965 | Awarded to personnel of the United States Marine Corps Reserve for ten years service. | ||
Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red | ||||||
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1919–present | Awarded to personnel who have engaged in a landing on foreign territory, participated in combat operations against an opposing force, or participated in a designated operation for which no other service medal is authorized. | ||
White-Black-Red-White | ||||||
Army of Occupation Medal | United States | Department of the Army | 1946–1990 | Participation in occupation service in either Germany, Italy, Austria, Japan or Korea. | ||
Navy Occupation Service Medal | United States | Department of the Army | 1947–1990 | Participation in European and Asian occupation forces during, and following World War II. The medal was also bestowed to personnel who performed duty in West Berlin between 1945 and 1990. | ||
White-Black-White | ||||||
New Zealand War Service Medal | New Zealand | New Zealand Government | 1946 | Awarded to members of the New Zealand armed forces, the National Military Reserve, Home Guard, New Zealand Merchant Navy, and Naval Auxiliary Patrol Service for service during World War II. | ||
Presidential Medal of Freedom | United States | President | 1963–present | Awarded to people who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." | ||
Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction | United States | President | 1963–present | Awarded to people who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." | ||
White-Black-White-Red-White-Black-White | ||||||
Special Constabulary Long Service Medal | United Kingdom, South Africa | Sovereign | 1919–present | Completion of 9 years of service in the Special Constabulary. | ||
White-Blue-Blue-Blue-White | ||||||
Presidential Citizens Medal | United States | President | 1969–present | Awarded to an individual "who has performed exemplary deeds or services for his or her country or fellow citizens." | ||
White-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-White | ||||||
Transportation Distinguished Service Medal | United States | Department of Transportation | 1992–2003 | Awarded to a member of the United States Coast Guard for exceptional service to the United States government in a position of great responsibility. | ||
White-Blue-Red-Blue-White | ||||||
Indian Police Medal Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service |
British India | Sovereign | 1932–1950 | IPM | Awarded for meritorious service by members of the British Indian police service. | |
King Edward VII Coronation Medal | United Kingdom | King Edward VII | 1902 | Participation in the Coronation of Edward VII and Alexandra. | ||
White-Blue-Red-White | ||||||
Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1919–present | Completion of 15 years of reckonable service. | ||
White-Blue-Red-White-Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Red-Blue-White | ||||||
Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal | United States | Central Intelligence Agency | ?–present | Awarded to personnel for their "cumulative record of service reflecting a pattern of increasing levels of responsibility or increasingly strategic impact and with distinctly exceptional achievements that constitute a major contribution to the mission of the Agency." | ||
White-Blue-Red-White-Blue-Blue-White | ||||||
Career Intelligence Medal | United States | Central Intelligence Agency | ?–present | Awarded to personnel for "a cumulative record of service which reflects exceptional achievements that substantially contributed to the mission of the Agency." | ||
White-Blue-Red-White-Red-Blue-White | ||||||
Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service | United States | Office of the Secretary of Defense | ?–present | Awarded for contributions, assistance, or support to Department of Defense functions that are extensive enough to warrant recognition, but are lesser in scope and impact than is required for the DoD Medal for Outstanding Public Service. | ||
White-Blue-White | ||||||
Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal | United States | 71st United States Congress | 1930 | Awarded the members of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition of 1928–1930. | ||
Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1976–present | Awarded to any member of the United States Coast Guard who performs twenty one days of consecutive duty afloat or ashore north of the Arctic Circle. | ||
Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1848) | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1848–present | Completion of 15 years of reckonable service. | ||
Order of the Crown of India | British India | Sovereign | 1878–present | CI | British princesses, wives or female relatives of Indian princes and the wife or female relatives of any person who held the office of: Viceroy of India, Governor of Madras, Governor of Bombay, Governor of Bengal, Commander-in-Chief India, Secretary of State for India and Governor-General of India. | |
Order of the Star of India | British India | Sovereign | 1861–present | GCSI/KCSI/CSI | Indian, Middle Eastern and Asian rulers, Viceroys, Governors and senior administrators, Commanders-in-Chief, senior military officers and Indian civil servants. | |
White-Blue-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Blue-White | ||||||
Indian Police Medal for Gallantry | British India | Sovereign | 1945–1950 | IPM | Awarded for acts of gallantry by members of the British Indian police service. | |
White-Blue-White-Blue-Red-White-Red-Blue-White-Blue-White | ||||||
Department of Commerce Gold Medal | United States | Department of Commerce | 1949–present | Awarded to an individual, group, or organization in the Commerce Department for extraordinary, noble, or prestigious contributions that impact the mission of the department and/or one or more operating units, which reflects favorable on the department. | ||
White-Blue-White-Blue-White | ||||||
Korean Service Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1950–1954 | Participation in the Korean War. | ||
Peary Polar Expedition Medal | United States | 78th United States Congress | 1940 | Awarded to the members of the 1908-1909 Expedition to the North Pole. | ||
Queen's Police Medal for Distinguished Service | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1954–present | QPM | Awarded for distinguished service by members of the police service. | |
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal (Mayors and Provosts) | United Kingdom | Queen Victoria | 1897 | |||
White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White | ||||||
Secretary of Defense Exceptional Civilian Service Award | United States | Office of the Secretary of Defense | ?–present | Awarded to civilian employees who have distinguished themselves by exceptional service to the Secretary of Defense or a Component within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. | ||
White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White | ||||||
Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service | United States | Office of the Secretary of Defense | 1947–present | Awarded for exceptionally distinguished service of significance to the Department of Defense as a whole, or a DoD Component or function, where recognition at the component level would not be sufficient for the service rendered. | ||
White-Blue-White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue-White | ||||||
Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year Ribbon | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1999–present | Annually awarded to two members of the Coast Guard: the Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year (EPOY) and the Coast Guard Reserve Enlisted Person of the Year (REPOY). | ||
White-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-Red-White-Blue-White | ||||||
Coast Guard Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1984–present | Awarded to service members who graduate at the top of their basic training instruction class. | ||
White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White | ||||||
Air Force Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1976–present | Awarded to graduates of Air Force basic training who have obtained an honor graduate designation and demonstrate excellence in all areas of academic and military training. | ||
White-Green-White | ||||||
Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1908–1999 | RD | Completion of 15 years by an officer of the Royal Naval Reserve. | |
White-Green-White-Blue-Green-Blue-White-Green-White | ||||||
Royal Naval Auxiliary Service Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1965–? | Completion of 12 years service in the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service. | ||
White-Green-White-Green-White | ||||||
Queen's Ambulance Service Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 2011–present | QAM | Awarded for distinguished service by members of the ambulance service. | |
Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1943–1949 | Completion of 15 or 12 years service by an other rank of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve. | ||
Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1941–1957 | Completion of 15 or 12 years service by an other rank of the Royal Naval Reserve. | ||
White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White | ||||||
Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1995–present | Completion of 20 years commendable service employed in emergency duties in the ambulance services across the United Kingdom. | ||
White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White | ||||||
Army Commendation Medal | United States | Department of the Army | 1945–present | Awarded to any service person (other than General Officers) who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Army distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. | ||
White-Grey-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-Grey-White | ||||||
National Intelligence Medal of Achievement | United States | Director of Central Intelligence | ?–2012 | Awarded to personnel who exhibit "especially meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the United States." | ||
White-Orange-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Orange-White | ||||||
Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1957–present | The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions so as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign. | ||
White-Purple-White | ||||||
Military Cross | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1914–present | MC | Third-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy for all ranks of the British Armed Forces. | |
Purple Heart | United States | President | 1932–present | Awarded to those wounded or killed while serving with the United States military. | ||
White-Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple-White | ||||||
CJCS Joint Distinguished Civilian Service Award | United States | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | 2000–present | Awarded to Federal Government civilian employees of the Joint Staff, combatant commands, joint organizations reporting to the Chairman, or other Federal Government employees in recognition of distinguished and significant service which surpasses the service of other employees in comparable positions. | ||
White-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-White | ||||||
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Queen Elizabeth II | 1953 | |||
White-Red-Blue-Red-White | ||||||
Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1922–1999 | Completion of 15 or 12 years service by an other rank of the Royal Fleet Reserve. | ||
White-Red-Blue-Red-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Red-Blue-Red-White | ||||||
Department of Commerce Silver Medal | United States | Department of Commerce | 1949–present | Awarded to an individual, group, or organization in the Commerce Department for noteworthy or superlative contributions which have a direct and lasting impact with the department. | ||
White-Red-Green-Red-White | ||||||
Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Ulster Defence Regiment) | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1982–? | Completion of 15 years of irreproachable service in the Ulster Defence Regiment. | ||
White-Red-White | ||||||
Abyssinian War Medal | United Kingdom, British India | British Government | 1869 | Participation in the British Expedition to Abyssinia. | ||
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | Soveregin | 1916–1930 | Completion of 18 years of irreproachable service. | ||
Legion of Merit | United States | United States Armed Forces | 1942–present | Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. | ||
Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Military) | United Kingdom | Soveregin | 1930–present | Completion of 15 years of irreproachable service. | ||
Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) British Empire Medal (Civil Division) |
United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1917–present | GBE/KBE/DBE/CBE/OBE/MBE | Miscellaneous. | |
White-Red-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Red-White | ||||||
Defense Meritorious Service Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1977–present | Awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in a joint activity, distinguish themselves by non-combat outstanding achievement or meritorious service, but not of a degree to warrant award of the Defense Superior Service Medal. | ||
White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White | ||||||
Bronze Star Medal | United States | United States Armed Forces | 1944–present | Awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone. | ||
King George VI Coronation Medal | United Kingdom, etc | King George VI | 1937 | |||
Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service | United States | Office of the Secretary of Defense | ?–present | Awarded for contributions, assistance, or support to Department of Defense functions that are extensive enough to warrant recognition, but are lesser in scope and impact than is required for the DoD Medal for Distinguished Public Service. | ||
White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White | ||||||
Queen's Police Medal for Gallantry | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1954–present | QPM | Awarded posthumously for acts of gallantry by members of the police service. | |
White-Red-White-Red-White | ||||||
Indian Mutiny Medal | United Kingdom, British India | United Kingdom | 1858 | Participation in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. | ||
Order of the British Empire (Military Division) British Empire Medal (Military Division) |
United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1917–present | GBE/KBE/DBE/CBE/OBE/MBE | Miscellaneous. | |
Yellow-Black-Yellow-Black-Yellow | ||||||
Ashanti Star | United Kingdom | British Government | 1896 | Participation in the Fourth Anglo-Ashanti War. | ||
Yellow-Blue-Green-Yellow | ||||||
Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1967–1999 | Completion of 12 years service by an other rank of the Territorial Army or other Auxiliary Military Forces of the British Empire. | ||
Yellow-Blue-Red-Green-Red-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
Cadet Forces Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1950–present | Completion of 12 years service by Commissioned Officers and non commissioned adult instructors of the Cadet Forces. | ||
Yellow-Blue-Red-Yellow | ||||||
Efficiency Decoration (HAC) | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1930–1999 | TD | Completion of 20 years service by an officer of the Honourable Artillery Company. | |
Efficiency Medal (HAC) | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1930–1999 | Completion of 12 years service by an other rank of the Honourable Artillery Company. | ||
Territorial Decoration (HAC) | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1908–1930 | TD | Completion of 20 years service (later 12) by an officer of the Honourable Artillery Company. | |
Territorial Efficiency Medal (HAC) | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1921–1930 | Completion of 12 years service by an other rank of the Honourable Artillery Company. | ||
Territorial Force Efficiency Medal (HAC) | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1908–1921 | Completion of 12 years service by an other rank of the Honourable Artillery Company. | ||
Volunteer Long Service Medal (HAC) | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1894–1908 | Completion of 20 years service by an other rank of the Honourable Artillery Company. | ||
Volunteer Reserves Service Medal (HAC) | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1999–present | VR | Completion of 10 years service in the Honourable Artillery Company. | |
Yellow-Blue-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
Eugene G. Fubini Award | United States | Defense Science Board | 1996–present | Recognises an individual from the private sector who has made highly significant contributions to the Department of Defense in an advisory capacity over a sustained period of time. | ||
Yellow-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal | United States | Department of the Army | 1971–present | |||
Defense Superior Service Medal | United States | Department of Defense | 1976–present | Awarded to United States Armed Forces service members who perform superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility. | ||
Yellow-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-Red-White-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
American Defense Service Medal | United States | Department of War and Department of the Navy |
1941 | Awarded to service members who had served on active duty between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941. | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
Baltic Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1856 | Participation in the Åland War. | ||
Crimea Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1854 | Participation in the Crimean War. | ||
Edward Medal Industry Edward Medal (Mines) |
United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1907–1971 | EM | Awarded for acts of bravery of miners and quarrymen in endangering their lives to rescue their fellow workers. | |
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
Korea Medal | United Kingdom, etc | British Government | 1951 | Participation in the Korean War. | ||
Spanish Campaign Medal | United States | Department of War and Department of the Navy |
1905 | Participation in the Spanish–American War. | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award | United States | Department of Defense | ?–present | Awarded for exceptionally noteworthy service of major significance to the Department of Defense as a whole. | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
South Africa Medal (1853) | United Kingdom, South Africa | British Government | 1854 | Participation in the Xhosa Wars between 1834 and 1853. | ||
South Africa Medal (1880) | United Kingdom, South Africa | British Government | 1880 | Participation in the series of tribal wars Cape of Good Hope, Colony of Natal, and Transvaal between 1877 and 1879. | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
Coast Guard Recruiting Service Ribbon | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1995–present | Awarded to any member of the Coast Guard who completes a standard two-year tour as a Coast Guard Recruiter. | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1989–present | Awarded to personnel who have been assigned to one of the United States Navy’s Major Recruiting Commands and completed a standard three-year tour of duty. | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
Queen's Fire Service Medal for Gallantry | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1954–present | QFSM | Awarded posthumously for acts of gallantry by members of the fire service. | |
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-White-Black-White-Black-White-Black-White-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award | United States | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | 2000–present | Awarded to any Federal Government civilian employee of the Joint Staff, combatant commands, or joint organizations reporting to the Chairman in recognition of commendable service or achievement which benefits the Department of Defense. Recognized service must be less than that which is required to merit the award of the CJCS Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award, but which is still significant to warrant recognition. | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-White-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||||
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal | United States | Department of the Air Force | 1960–present | Presented to airmen and guardians to recognize distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the United States while serving in a duty or position of great responsibility. | ||
Yellow-Green-White | ||||||
Royal Niger Company's Medal | Colonial Nigeria | Royal Niger Company | 1899 | Participation in minor military operations in Nigeria between 1886 and 1897. | ||
Yellow-Green-Yellow | ||||||
Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1930–1967 | Completion of 12 years service by an other rank of the Territorial Army or other Auxiliary Military Forces of the British Empire. | ||
Territorial Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1921–1930 | Completion of 12 years service by an other rank of the Territorial Army. | ||
Women's Army Corps Service Medal | United States | Department of War | 1943–1945 | Awarded to recognise service in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps or Women's Army Corps. | ||
Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow | ||||||
Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal | United Kingdom | Sovereign | 1999–present | QVRM | Awarded for meritorious service by members of the Volunteer Reserve of the British Armed Forces. | |
Territorial Force War Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1920 | Participation in World War I by members of the Territorial Force, and Territorial Force Nursing Service. | ||
Yellow-Red | ||||||
East and Central Africa Medal | United Kingdom | British Government | 1899 | Participation in minor military operations in the Uganda Protectorate and Southern Sudan between 1897 and 1899. | ||
Yellow-Red-Black | ||||||
Queen's Sudan Medal | United Kingdom, Egypt | British Government | 1899 | Participation in the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of Sudan. | ||
Yellow-Red-Grey-Blue-Grey-Red-Yellow | ||||||
Navy Recruit Honor Graduate Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 2015–present | Awarded to "initial accession enlisted personnel of the U.S. Navy who are designated as Honor Graduates." | ||
Yellow-Red-White-Black-White-Red-Yellow | ||||||
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (Papua New Guinea) | Papua New Guinea | Queen Elizabeth II | 2012 | |||
Yellow-Red-Yellow | ||||||
China War Medal (1842) | United Kingdom, British India | British Government | 1843 | Participation in the First Anglo-Chinese War. | ||
China War Medal (1900) | United Kingdom, British India | British Government | 1902 | Participation in the Boxer Rebellion. | ||
Knight Bachelor | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1974–present | Kt | Knighted, but not inducted into an order of chivalry. | |
Order of the Companions of Honour | Commonwealth realms | Sovereign | 1917–present | CH | Services to arts, science, politics, industry, and religion. | |
Second China War Medal | United Kingdom, British India | British Government | 1861 | Participation in the Second Opium War. | ||
Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow | ||||||
China Service Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1942 | Service in and around China before and after World War II. | ||
Queen's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1954–present | QFSM | Awarded posthumously for acts of distinguished service by members of the fire service. | |
West Indies Campaign Medal | United States | Department of the Navy | 1908 | Participation in West Indies campaign theater of the Spanish–American War. | ||
Yellow-White-Blue-White-Yellow | ||||||
Navy "E" Ribbon | United States | Department of the Navy | 1976–present | Awarded to personnel aboard a ship or in a unit that won a battle efficiency competition. | ||
Yellow-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Yellow | ||||||
Coast Guard "E" Ribbon | United States | Department of Homeland Security | 1990–present | Awarded to the officers and crew of any Coast Guard cutter which earns the Operational Excellence Award during annual refresher training. | ||
Yellow-White-Red-White-Yellow-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-White-Red-White-Yellow | ||||||
Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal | United States | Department of War and Department of the Navy |
1942–1946 | Participation in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. | ||
Yellow-White-Yellow | ||||||
Queen's Medal for Chiefs (Silver) | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1920–present | Awarded to chiefs within the numerous African, Asian, American and Pacific colonies and mandated territories. | ||
Yellow-White-Yellow-White-Yellow | ||||||
Queen's Medal for Chiefs (Gold) | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1920–present | Awarded to chiefs within the numerous African, Asian, American and Pacific colonies and mandated territories. |
Horizontal Stripes
editImage | Medal | Country | Issuing Authority | Year(s) | Post nominals | Criteria |
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Blue-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||||
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon | United States | Department of the Army | 1984–present | Awarded to members of the Reserve Component of the Army for successful completion of annual training or ADT for a period not less than 10 consecutive duty days on foreign soil. | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red | ||||||
Navy and Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation | United States | Department of the Navy | 1942–present | The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions so as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign. | ||
Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple | ||||||
Distinguished Flying Cross | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1918–1919 | DFC | Third-level award for "acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy" for officers of the British Armed Forces. | |
Red-White-Red-White-Red | ||||||
Air Force Cross | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1918–1919 | AFC | Third-level award for "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry while flying, though not in active operations against the enemy" for officers of the British Armed Forces. |
Diagonal Stripes
editImage | Medal | Country | Issuing Authority | Year(s) | Post nominals | Criteria |
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Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple-White | ||||||
Distinguished Flying Cross | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1919–present | DFC | Third-level award for "acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy" for all ranks of the British Armed Forces. | |
Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White | ||||||
Air Force Cross | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1919–present | AFC | Third-level award for "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry while flying, though not in active operations against the enemy" for all ranks of the British Armed Forces. | |
Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red | ||||||
Air Force Combat Action Medal | United States | Department of the Air Force | 2007–present | Awarded to recognize airmen and guardians for active participation in ground or air combat. | ||
White-Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple-White-Purple-White | ||||||
Distinguished Flying Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1918–1993 | DFM | Third-level award for "exceptional valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy" for other ranks of the British Armed Forces. | |
White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White | ||||||
Air Force Medal | United Kingdom, etc | Sovereign | 1918–1993 | AFM | Third-level award for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy" for other ranks of the British Armed Forces. |
Other patterns
editImage | Medal | Country | Issuing Authority | Year(s) | Post nominals | Criteria |
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National Security Medal | United States | Director of National Intelligence | 1953–present | Awarded to any person for distinguished achievement or outstanding contribution made in the field of national security through either exceptionally meritorious service performed in a position of high responsibility or through an act of heroism requiring personal courage of a high degree. |