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The US Army has many medals, too many to list. Some of the highest medals are: Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldiers Medal, Silver Star, Bronze Star. Many other US armed services have their own versions of other medals.
The American Medal of Honour and the British Victoria's Cross (which can be awarded to soldiers in the Commonwealth countries) are probably the highest medals. There are many medals which reward action in different conflicts and services, of which many could be said to rank 2= after these two.
The highest and most prestigious award in the U.S. Military is the Medal of Honor.
Congress votes on anyone receiving the award and it is always awarded by the President of the United States.
Their are three different designs of the medal representing what branch you were serving in when you received the award.
They are:
Army
Marines/Navy/Coast Guard
Air Force
Upon receiving the award you get several special privileges by law. Even though it is not a rule it is expected by all branches that you salute a MOH recipient even if you outrank them by any measure.
Most modern recipients of the award suffered grievous injury or it was awarded posthumous (after death to their next of kin).
Recipients during modern warfare:
WW1-124
WW2-464
Korean War-133
Vietnam War-246
Battle of Mogadishu (the movie/book Black Hawk Down)-2
Iraq War-4
Afghanistan War-4
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Who were the top 5 countries who won the most medals?
china
Who were the 5 highest ranking countries at 2006 commonwealth games?
The top five at the 2006 Commonwealth Games were: Australia (222 medals), England (110 medals), Canada (86 medals), India (50 medals), South Africa (38 medals) and Scotland (29 medals).
Where is the bronze star ranked out of all medals of military?
There are 4 higher medals.
What country won the most bronze medals in the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics?
The United States received the most bronze medals in the 2014 Winter Olympics. Here are the top ten countries that received the most bronze medals: 1. United States - 12 bronze medals 2. Norway - 10 bronze medals 3. Russian Fed. - 9 bronze medals 4. Netherlands - 9 bronze medals 5. France - 7 bronze medals 6. Sweden - 6 bronze medals 7. Italy - 6 bronze medals 8. Canada - 5 bronze medals 9. Germany - 5 bronze medals 10. Austria- 5 bronze medals
What military medals can be awarded to civilians?
None
Where can one buy miniature medals?
Miniature medals may be purchased at novelty shops or military apparel shops depending on what one's need is. The Ribbon Rack sells the former while USA Military Medals and Military Vets Px sells the latter.
What country won the most silver medals in the 2014 Winter Paralympics?
Russia received the most silver medals in the 2014 Winter Paralympics. Here are the top ten countries that received the most silver medals: 1. Russia - 28 silver medals 2. Ukraine - 9 silver medals 3. United States - 7 silver medals 4. Austria - 5 silver medals 5. Germany - 5 silver medals 6. France - 3 silver medals 7. Great Britain - 3 silver medals 8. Canada - 2 silver medals 9. Slovakia - 2 silver medals 10. Norway - 2 silver medals
What country won the most gold medals in the 2014 Winter Paralympics?
Russia received the most gold medals in the 2014 Winter Paralympics. Here are the top ten countries that received the most gold medals: 1. Russia - 30 gold medals 2. Germany - 9 gold medals 3. Canada - 7 gold medals 4. Ukraine - 5 gold medals 5. France - 5 gold medals 6. Slovakia - 3 gold medals 7. Japan - 3 gold medals 8. United States - 2 gold medals 9. Austria - 2 gold medals 10. Great Britain - 1 gold medal
What does Medals of America sell other than military medals?
Besides military medals the company metals of America offers ball caps and clothing to compliment your favorite military branch from army to navy, and many more. You will also find display cases to house your medal collections.
How does the order of Marine Corp medals go?
All US Military medals (and ribbons) are displayed on the uniform using the "Order of Precedence". The first ribbon on the top row is for the highest, followed by the second highest and so on. Just type in for a websearch something like: US Military Awards Order of Precedence, and your question(s) will be answered.
What countries came top 5 in the 2008 Olympics by medals?
United States, China, Russia, Great Britain, Australia
What country won the most gold medals in the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics?
Russia received the most gold medals in the 2014 Winter Olympics. Here are the top ten countries that received the most gold medals: 1. Russian Fed. - 13 gold medals 2. Norway - 11 gold medals 3. Canada - 10 gold medals 4. United States - 9 gold medals 5. Netherlands - 8 gold medals 6. Germany - 8 gold medals 7. Switzerland - 6 gold medals 8. Belarus - 5 gold medals 9. Austria - 4 gold medals 10. France - 4 gold medals
