User:Necrothesp/Medal ribbon identifier
Appearance
Image | Medal | Country | Year(s) | Criteria and Notes |
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Solid colour | ||||
Black | ||||
Kruis van Eer | Koninklijke en Menslievende Vereniging van Dragers van Eretekens en Medailles van Belgie | ?–present | ||
Order of St John (GCStJ/KStJ/DStJ/CStJ/OStJ/MStJ) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1888–present | Awarded for service to the Order of St John in six grades: Bailiff or Dame Grand Cross (GCStJ), Knight or Dame of Justice (KStJ/DStJ), Knight or Dame of Grace (KStJ/DStJ), Commander (CStJ), Officer (OStJ) and Member (MStJ). Members were formerly known as Serving Brothers or Sisters. It does not confer any titles. | |
Blue | ||||
Order of Australia (General Division) (AK/AD/AC/AO/AM) | Australia | 1975–present | Awarded for service to Australia in three grades: Companion (AC), Officer (AO) and Member (AM). A higher grade, Knight or Dame (AK/AD), was introduced in 1976, discontinued in 1986 (although none were awarded after 1983), reintroduced again in 2014, and discontinued again in 2015. | |
Medal of the Order of Australia (General Division) (OAM) | Australia | 1976–present | Awarded for service to Australia at a lower level than the Order of Australia itself. | |
Ceylon Medal | British Ceylon | 1819 | Awarded to 45 or 47 men of the British Army, Ceylon Regiment and Madras Army who took part in an action along the Badulla-Passara route on 16 June 1818, during the closing stages of the Uva rebellion, part of the third Kandyan War. | |
Order of British India (OBI) | East India Company | 1837−1838 | Awarded for long, faithful and honourable service to native officers of the East India Company's army. In 1838, the ribbon was changed to red. | |
Army of India Medal | East India Company | 1851 | ||
Khedive's Star | Egypt | 1882–1891 | ||
Royal Guelphic Order (Guelphen-Orden) | Hanover | 1815–present | ||
Newfoundland and Labrador Award for Bravery | Newfoundland and Labrador | 1984–present | ||
New Zealand Cross (NZC) | New Zealand | 1999–present | ||
Order of the White Eagle (Order Orła Białego) | Poland | 1705–present | ||
Order of the Garter (KG/LG) | United Kingdom | 1348–present | ||
Order of St Patrick (KP) | United Kingdom (Ireland) | 1783–1936 | ||
Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | 1830−1847 | ||
Meritorious Service Medal (Royal Marines) (MSM) | United Kingdom | 1849−1916 | ||
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) | United Kingdom | 1855−1856 | Second-level award for warrant officers and ratings of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines for gallantry in the face of the enemy at sea. Only twelve were ever awarded. | |
Victoria Cross (Royal Navy) (VC) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1856−1918 | First-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy for all ranks of the Royal Navy. In 1918, all VC ribbons became red and in 1920 all holders of the blue ribbon were required to exchange it for a red ribbon. | |
Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE/KCIE/CIE) | United Kingdom British India |
1878−1948 | ||
Police Golden Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom | 1887 | ||
Police Diamond Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom | 1897 | ||
Kaisar-i-Hind Medal | United Kingdom British India |
1900−1947 | ||
Visit to Ireland Medal 1900 | United Kingdom (Ireland) | 1900 | ||
Visit to Ireland Medal 1903 | United Kingdom (Ireland) | 1903 | ||
Militia Long Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1904–1930 | ||
George Cross (GC) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1940−present | Last awarded by Australia in 1972 and by New Zealand in 1991. | |
United Nations Service Medal for UNHQ | United Nations | 1974–present | ||
Medal of Honor | United States | 1896–present | ||
Distinguished Unit Citation | United States | 1942–1957 | ||
Presidential Unit Citation | United States | 1957–present | ||
Green | ||||
Unit Citation for Gallantry | Australia | 1991–present | ||
Order of the Thistle (KT/LT) | United Kingdom | 1687–present | ||
Constabulary Medal | United Kingdom (Ireland) | 1842–1922 | ||
Volunteer Officers' Decoration (VD) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1892–1908 | ||
Volunteer Officers' Decoration for India and the Colonies (VD) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1892–1899 | ||
Volunteer Long Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1894–1908 | ||
Volunteer Long Service Medal for India and the Colonies | United Kingdom British Empire |
1894–1930 | ||
Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration (VD) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1899–1930 | ||
Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1899–1930 | ||
Reserve Decoration (RD) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1908–1941 | ||
Volunteer Reserve Decoration (VD) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1908–1919 | ||
Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1908–1941 | ||
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1908–1919 | ||
Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1919–1943 | ||
Orange | ||||
Commendation for Gallantry | Australia | 1991–present | ||
Grand-cordon de l'ordre du Ouissam alaouite | Morocco | 1913–1934 | ||
Grand officier de l'ordre du Ouissam alaouite | Morocco | 1913–1934 | ||
Commandeur de l'ordre du Ouissam alaouite | Morocco | 1913–1934 | ||
Officier de l'ordre du Ouissam alaouite | Morocco | 1913–1934 | ||
Chevalier de l'ordre du Ouissam alaouite | Morocco | 1913–1934 | ||
Pink | ||||
Royal Family Order of George VI | United Kingdom | 1936–1952 | ||
Purple | ||||
Grand cordon de l'ordre de Léopold/Grootlint in de Leopoldsorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
Grand officier de l'ordre de Léopold/Grootofficier in de Leopoldsorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
Commandeur de l'ordre de Léopold/Commandeur in de Leopoldsorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
Officier de l'ordre de Léopold/Officer in de Leopoldsorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
Chevalier de l'ordre de Léopold/Ridder in de Leopoldsorde | Belgium | 1832–present | ||
Memorial Cross | Canada | 1919–1944 | ||
New Zealand Memorial Cross | New Zealand | 1947 | ||
Empire Gallantry Medal (Civil Division) (EGM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1923−1935 | ||
Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) (GBE/KBE/DBE/CBE/OBE/MBE) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1917−1935 | ||
British Empire Medal (Civil Division) (BEM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1917−1935 | ||
Red | ||||
Commendation for Brave Conduct | Australia | 1975–present | ||
Victoria Cross for Australia (VC) | Australia | 1991–present | ||
Commendation for Distinguished Service | Australia | 1991–present | ||
Grand-croix de l'ordre de la Couronne/Grootkruis in de Kroonorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
Grand officier de l'ordre de la Couronne/Grootofficier in de Kroonorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
Commandeur de l'ordre de la Couronne/Commandeur in de Kroonorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
Officier de l'ordre de la Couronne/Officier in de Kroonorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
Chevalier de l'ordre de la Couronne/Ridder in de Kroonorde | Belgium | 1897–present | ||
Medal of Honour of the Association of the Representatives of Bunyoro-Kitara | Bunyoro | 2010–present | ||
Cross of Valour (CV) | Canada | 1972–present | ||
Victoria Cross (VC) | Canada | 1993–present | None have been awarded to date. | |
Order of British India (OBI) | East India Company | 1838−1859 | Awarded for long, faithful and honourable service to native officers of the East India Company's army. It was awarded in two classes. The 2nd Class could be awarded to native officers of any rank and also conferred the title of "Bahadur". The 1st Class could only be awarded to subedars and risaldars who had already been awarded the 2nd Class and also conferred the title of "Sirdar Bahadur". | |
Indian Meritorious Service Medal | East India Company | 1848−1859 | ||
Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | East India Company | 1848−1859 | ||
Grand-croix de la Légion d'honneur | France | 1815–present | ||
Grand-officier de la Légion d'honneur | France | 1815–present | ||
Commandeur de la Légion d'honneur | France | 1815–present | ||
Officer de la Légion d'honneur | France | 1815–present | ||
Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur | France | 1815–present | ||
Order of British India (OBI) | British India | 1859–1939 | ||
Indian Meritorious Service Medal | British India | 1859–1873 | ||
Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | British India | 1859–1873 | ||
Indian Meritorious Service Medal | British India | 1888−1916 | ||
Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | British India | 1888−1916 | ||
New Zealand Cross (NZC) | New Zealand | 1869−1910 | ||
New Zealand Order of Merit (GNZM/PCNZM/KNZM/DNZM/DCNZM/CNZM/ONZM/MNZM) | New Zealand | 1996–present | ||
Victoria Cross for New Zealand (VC) | New Zealand | 1999–present | ||
Order of the Bath (KB/GCB/KCB/DCB/CB) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1725−present | ||
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1830−1916 | ||
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1845−1916 | ||
Victoria Cross (Army) (VC) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1856−1917 | First-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy for all ranks of the Army. | |
King Edward VII Police Medal (Scotland) | United Kingdom | 1903 | ||
Victoria Cross and Bar (VC*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1917−present | Indicates that the Victoria Cross has been awarded twice. Only three have been awarded to date. | |
Victoria Cross (VC) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1917−present | First-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy for all ranks of the Army and from 1918 for all the armed forces. | |
Kearny Medal | United States | 1862–1863 | ||
Kearny Cross | United States | 1863–1865 | ||
Navy Good Conduct Medal | United States | 1885–present | ||
Specially Meritorious Service Medal | United States | 1901 | ||
Indian Campaign Medal | United States | 1907 | ||
Marine Corps Brevet Medal | United States | 1921 | ||
Walter Reed Medal | United States | 1929–1958 | ||
Meritorious Service Unit Emblem | United States | 1947–1961 | ||
Meritorious Unit Commendation | United States | 1961–present | ||
White | ||||
Polar Medal | Canada | 2015–present | ||
New Zealand Antarctic Medal (NZAM) | New Zealand | 2006–present | ||
Royal Family Order of George IV | United Kingdom | 1820–1830 | ||
Arctic Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1857–1904 | ||
Royal Order of Victoria and Albert | United Kingdom | 1862–1901 | ||
Polar Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1904–present | ||
Royal Family Order of George V | United Kingdom | 1910–1936 | ||
Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal | United States | 1936 | ||
Yellow | ||||
Meritorious Unit Citation | Australia | 1991–present | ||
Seringapatam Medal | East India Company | 1801 | ||
Banda/Cruz/Collar de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca (Order of the Aztec Eagle) | Mexico | 1933–2011 | ||
Medalla de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca (Order of the Aztec Eagle) | Mexico | 1933–2011 | ||
Placa de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca (Order of the Aztec Eagle) | Mexico | 1933–2011 | ||
Venera de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca (Order of the Aztec Eagle) | Mexico | 1933–2011 | ||
Mención Honorífica/Insignia de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca (Order of the Aztec Eagle) | Mexico | 1933–2011 | ||
Collar de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca (Order of the Aztec Eagle) | Mexico | 2011–present | ||
Banda de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca (Order of the Aztec Eagle) | Mexico | 2011–present | ||
Placa de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca (Order of the Aztec Eagle) | Mexico | 2011–present | ||
Venera de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca (Order of the Aztec Eagle) | Mexico | 2011–present | ||
Insignia de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca (Order of the Aztec Eagle) | Mexico | 2011–present | ||
Imperial Yeomanry Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1904–1908 | ||
Badge of Honour | United Kingdom British Empire |
1922–present | ||
Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II | United Kingdom | 1952–2022 | ||
Army Distinguished Service Order 1st Class | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
Army Distinguished Service Order 2nd Class | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
Navy Distinguished Service Order 1st Class | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
Navy Distinguished Service Order 2nd Class | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
Vertical stripes | ||||
Black-Blue-Black | ||||
Four Chaplains' Medal | United States | 1961 | ||
Black-Blue-Green-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-Green-Blue-Black | ||||
Antarctica Service Medal | United States | 1960–present | ||
Black-Blue-White-Yellow-White-Blue-Black | ||||
Australian Intelligence Medal (AIM) | Australia | 2021–present | ||
Black-Green-Black-Green-Black | ||||
Ashanti Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1901 | ||
Black-Green-Black-Green-Black-Green-Black-Green-Black-Green-Black-Green-Black | ||||
Croix de guerre | Vichy France | 1940–1944 | ||
Black-Green-Black-Green-Black-Green-Black-Green-Black-Green-Black-Green-Black-Green-Black-Green-Black | ||||
Croix de guerre de la Légion des Volontaires Français | Vichy France | 1941–1944 | ||
Black-Green-White-Red-White-Green-Black | ||||
New Zealand General Service Medal (Iraq 2003) | New Zealand | 2004–present | ||
Black-Grey-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-Grey-Black | ||||
Australian Operational Service Medal for Counter Terrorism/Special Recovery | Australia | 2012–present | ||
Black-Red-Black | ||||
Australian Operational Service Medal for Special Operations | Australia | 2012–present | ||
Natal Native Rebellion Medal | Natal | 1907 | ||
Black-Red-Black-Red-Black | ||||
80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal | Australia | 1999 | ||
Order of the Date Palm | Iraq | ?–present | ||
Black-Red-White-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Kimberley Star | Kimberley | 1900 | ||
Black-Red-White-Red-White-Red-Black | ||||
Australian Defence Medal | Australia | 2006–present | ||
Black-White-Black-Orange-White-Blue-White-Orange-Black-White-Black | ||||
Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award | United States | 1994–present | ||
Black-White-Black-White-Black | ||||
Service Medal of the Order of St John | Order of St John | 1899–present | ||
Black-White-Black-Yellow-Black-White-Black | ||||
Service Medal of the Order of St John with Ultra Long Service Extension | Order of St John | 2020–present | ||
Black-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Black | ||||
Medal for Humane Action | United States | 1949 | ||
Black-White-Brown | ||||
Central Africa Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1895–1898 | ||
Black-White-Red-Red-Orange-Red-Red-White-Black | ||||
New Zealand Special Service Medal (Nuclear Testing) | New Zealand | 2002 | ||
Black-White-Red-White-Black | ||||
New Zealand Service Medal 1946–1949 | New Zealand | 1995 | ||
Black-White-Yellow-Red-Yellow-White-Black | ||||
Papua New Guinea Independence Medal | Papua New Guinea | 1975 | ||
Black-Yellow-Black-Red-Black-Yellow-Black | ||||
Queen's Medal for Champion Shot | Canada | 1992–present | ||
Medal for the Best Shot in the British Army | United Kingdom | 1870–1882 | ||
King's Medal for Champion Shots in the Military Forces | United Kingdom British Empire & Commonwealth |
1923–1952 | ||
Queen's Medal for Champion Shots in the Military Forces | United Kingdom British Empire & Commonwealth |
1952–2022 | Also still awarded by New Zealand. | |
King's Medal for Champion Shots in the Military Forces | United Kingdom New Zealand |
2022–present | ||
Black-Yellow-Black-Yellow-Black-Yellow-Black | ||||
Ashantee Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1874 | ||
East and West Africa Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1892–1900 | ||
Black-Yellow-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-Green-Black-Green-Yellow-Red-White-Blue-Yellow-Black | ||||
Southwest Asia Service Medal (Old version) | United States | 1991–1995 | ||
Southwest Asia Service Medal (New version) | United States | 1991–1995 | ||
Black-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Black | ||||
Accession Medal | Oman | 1970 | ||
Air Crew Europe Star with Clasp | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Air Crew Europe Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Black-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Black | ||||
Kenya Campaign Medal | Kenya | |||
Black-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Black | ||||
Africa General Service Medal with MID etc | United Kingdom British Empire |
1920–1956 | ||
Africa General Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1902–1956 | ||
Black-Yellow-Red | ||||
Palm van Menslievenheid (Goud) | Koninklijke en Menslievende Vereniging van Dragers van Eretekens en Medailles van Belgie | ?–present | ||
Palm van Menslievenheid (Zilver) | Koninklijke en Menslievende Vereniging van Dragers van Eretekens en Medailles van Belgie | ?–present | ||
Palm van Menslievenheid (Bronzen) | Koninklijke en Menslievende Vereniging van Dragers van Eretekens en Medailles van Belgie | ?–present | ||
Black-Yellow-Red-Black-Yellow-Red | ||||
Uganda Independence Medal | Uganda | 1962 | ||
Blue-Black-Blue-Black-Blue | ||||
Grand Cross of the Virtuti Militari | Poland | ?–present | ||
Commander's Cross of the Virtuti Militari | Poland | ?–present | ||
Knight's Cross of the Virtuti Militari | Poland | ?–present | ||
Golden Cross of the Virtuti Militari | Poland | ?–present | ||
Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari | Poland | ?–present | ||
Blue-Black-White-Black-Blue | ||||
New Zealand Traffic Service Medal | New Zealand | 1988–1992 | ||
Blue-Black-White-Black-Green-Black-White-Black-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNMISS | United Nations | 2011–present | ||
Blue-Black-White-Orange-White-Black-Blue | ||||
British War Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1919–1920 | Awarded to those who had served in the armed forces and certain civilian services in the First World War, Russian Civil War or post-war naval mine-clearing operations. All recipients also received the Victory Medal.[a] | |
Blue–Blue–Blue | ||||
Sardar Bahadur/Diwan Bahadur | British India | 1911–1947 | ||
Khan Sahib/Rai Sahib | British India | 1911–1947 | ||
Special Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1908–1930 | ||
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) (CGM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1943−1993 | Second-level award for non-commissioned personnel of the armed forces for gallantry in the face of the enemy in the air. No bars were ever awarded. The last award (by Australia) was in 1968. | |
Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||
King Edward VII Delhi Durbar Medal | British India | 1903 | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||
India Service Medal | British India | 1946 | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||
Air Force Longevity Service Award | United States | 1957–2020 | ||
Air and Space Longevity Service Award | United States | 2020–present | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||
Queen's Medal for Champion Shots of the Air Forces | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1953–2022 | Also awarded by New Zealand. | |
King's Medal for Champion Shots of the Air Forces | United Kingdom New Zealand |
2022–present | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||
Navy Arctic Service Ribbon | United States | 1986–present | ||
Navy Arctic Service Medal | United States | 2024–present | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Green-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for MINURCAT | United Nations | 2007–2010 | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Purple-White-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||
Coast Guard Restricted Duty Ribbon | United States | 1984–present | ||
Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Yellow-White-Blue-Blue-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNMOP | United Nations | 1996–2002 | ||
Blue-Blue-Green-Blue-Blue | ||||
Hong Kong Disciplined Services Medal | Hong Kong | 1986–1997 | ||
Hong Kong Immigration Service Long Service Medal | Hong Kong | 1997–present | ||
Blue-Blue-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-Blue-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for ONUCA | United Nations | 1989–1992 | ||
Blue-Blue-Grey-Blue-Blue | ||||
Royal Observer Corps Medal | United Kingdom | 1953–1995 | ||
Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue | ||||
Endurance Medal | Oman | 1976 | ||
Blue-Blue-Red-White-Red-Blue-Blue | ||||
Arctic Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
2013 | ||
Blue-Blue-White-Black-White-Blue-Blue | ||||
New Zealand Special Service Medal (Erebus) | New Zealand | 2005 | ||
Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNFICYP | United Nations | 1964–present | ||
United Nations Service Medal for ONUSAL | United Nations | 1991–1995 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNMIS | United Nations | 2005–2011 | ||
Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue | ||||
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | United States | 2003–present | ||
Blue-Blue-White-Red-White-Green-White-Red-White-Blue-Blue | ||||
Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal | United States | 2003–present | ||
Blue-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-Green-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for MINUSCA | United Nations | 2014–present | ||
Blue-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Orange-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Blue | ||||
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal | United States | 2016–present | ||
Blue-Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue-Blue | ||||
Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal | Canada | 2004–present | ||
Blue-Blue-Yellow-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-Blue-Blue | ||||
Coast Guard Overseas Service Ribbon | United States | 2010–present | ||
Blue-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Blue | ||||
Army Overseas Service Ribbon | United States | 1981–present | ||
Blue-Brown-Green | ||||
Australian Operational Service Medal for Border Protection | Australia | 2012–present | ||
Blue-Green-Blue | ||||
Order of Burma (OB) | British Burma | 1940–1948 | ||
Police Service of Northern Ireland Service Medal | United Kingdom | 2021–present | ||
Blue-Green-Blue-Green-Blue | ||||
Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon | United States | 1920–present | ||
Navy Pistol Marksmanship Medal | United States | 1969–present | ||
Blue-Green-Blue-Green-Blue-Green-Blue | ||||
Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon | United States | 1920–present | ||
Navy Rifle Marksmanship Medal | United States | 1969–present | ||
Blue-Green-Blue-Green-Blue-Green-Blue-Green-Blue | ||||
Distinguished Marksman and Pistol Shot Ribbon | United States | 1942–1951 | ||
Blue-Green-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Brown-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNPROFOR | United Nations | 1992–1995 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNCRO | United Nations | 1995–1996 | ||
Blue-Green-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNTAES | United Nations | 1996–1998 | ||
Blue-Green-Green-Black-Red-Green-Blue | ||||
Royal Ulster Constabulary Service Medal | United Kingdom | 2000–2001 | ||
Blue-Green-Red-Black-Red-Green-Blue | ||||
New Zealand General Service Medal (Afghanistan) (Secondary Operational Area) | New Zealand | 2003–2021 | ||
Blue-Green-White-Blue-White-Green-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNOMIG | United Nations | 1993–2009 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for MINUSTAH | United Nations | 2004–present | ||
Blue-Green-White-Green-Blue | ||||
Mauritius Prisons Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Mauritius | |||
Colonial Prison Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1955–2012 | ||
Overseas Territories Prison Service Medal | United Kingdom | 2012–present | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNTEA/UNSF | United Nations | 1962–1963 | ||
Blue-Green-White-Green-White-Green-Blue | ||||
Colonial Special Constabulary Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1957–2012 | ||
Overseas Territories Special Constabulary Medal | United Kingdom | 2012–present | ||
Blue-Green-Yellow-Green-Blue | ||||
Malaya Active Service Medal | Malaya | 1957–1963 | ||
Blue-Green-Yellow-Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for MINUSMA | United Nations | 2013–present | ||
Blue-Green-Yellow-White-Yellow-Green-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNAMID | United Nations | 2007–present | ||
Blue-Grey | ||||
Civil War Campaign Medal | United States | 1907–1908 | ||
Blue-Grey-Blue-Grey-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-Grey-Blue-Grey-Blue | ||||
Air Force Special Duty Ribbon | United States | 2014–2020 | ||
Developmental Special Duty Ribbon | United States | 2020–present | ||
Blue-Grey-Red-Grey-Blue | ||||
Queen's Gallantry Medal and Bar (QGM*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1976–2022 | ||
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1974–2022 | Last awarded by Australia in 1982 and by New Zealand in 1991, it has also been awarded by Fiji (1981), Mauritius (1988) and Papua New Guinea (1993). | |
King's Gallantry Medal and Bar (KGM*) | United Kingdom | 2022–present | ||
King's Gallantry Medal (KGM) | United Kingdom | 2022–present | ||
Blue-Orange-Blue | ||||
Baronet | United Kingdom | 1929–present | ||
Blue-Orange-White-Green-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for MINUCI | United Nations | 2003–2004 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNOCI | United Nations | 2004–present | ||
Blue–Red | ||||
Order of Merit (OM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1902−present | ||
Blue-Red-Black-Red-Blue | ||||
New Zealand General Service Medal (Warlike) | New Zealand | 1992 | ||
Blue-Red-Black-Yellow-White-Yellow-Black-Red-Blue | ||||
Nuclear Test Medal | United Kingdom | 2023 | ||
Blue–Red–Blue | ||||
Seringapatam Medal | East India Company | 1810 | Unofficial ribbon for the medal awarded in 1801. | |
Burma Medal | East India Company | 1826 | ||
Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal for Extraordinary Meritorious Service for EUTM Mali | European Union | 2017–present | ||
Indian Distinguished Service Medal (IDSM) | British India | 1907–1947 | ||
Khan Bahadur/Rai Bahadur | British India | 1911–1947 | ||
Army Gold Medal/Army Gold Cross | United Kingdom | 1810–1814 | ||
Waterloo Medal | United Kingdom | 1816 | ||
Military General Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1848 | ||
Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG/KCMG/DCMG/CMG) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1818–present | ||
New Zealand War Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1869 | ||
Distinguished Service Order and Three Bars (DSO***) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−present | Indicates that the DSO has been awarded four times. Only sixteen have been awarded to date. | |
Distinguished Service Order and Two Bars (DSO**) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−present | Indicates that the DSO has been awarded three times. | |
Distinguished Service Order and Bar (DSO*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−present | Indicates that the DSO has been awarded twice. | |
Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1886−present | Awarded to officers (all ranks from 1993, although no other ranks have yet been awarded it) of the armed forces (and of the Merchant Navy from 1942) for distinguished service in war (in action only from 1917). Until 1993 also awarded to officers as a second-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy. It was last awarded by Australia in 1972 and by New Zealand in 1955. | |
1939–1945 Star with Battle of Britain Clasp | United Kingdom British Empire |
1943 | ||
1939–1945 Star with Bomber Command Clasp | United Kingdom British Empire |
2013 | ||
1939–1945 Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
1943–1945 | ||
Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon | United States | 1995–present | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Black-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||
New Zealand Armed Forces Award | New Zealand | 1985–present | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||
Air and Space Campaign Medal | United States | 2002–present | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||
Champion Shots Medal | Australia | 1988–present | ||
Order of the Sacred Tripod with Cravat | Republic of China Taiwan |
1929–present | ||
King George V Delhi Durbar Medal | British India | 1911 | ||
New Zealand Bravery Star (NZBS) | New Zealand | 1999–present | ||
King George V Coronation Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1911 | ||
Philippine Campaign Medal | United States | 1905–1913 | ||
Haitian Campaign Medal | United States | 1917–1921 | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||
New Zealand Bravery Decoration (NZBD) | New Zealand | 1999–present | ||
Royal Household Long and Faithful Service Medal (Elizabeth II) | United Kingdom | 1952–2022 | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||
New Zealand Bravery Medal (NZBM) | New Zealand | 1999–present | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-White-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||
Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon with Star and Oak Leaf Cluster | United States | 1968–present | ||
Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon | United States | 1968–present | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||
Gulf and Kuwait Medal | Canada | 1990–1991 | ||
Gulf Medal with MID etc | United Kingdom | 1992 | ||
Gulf Medal with Clasp | United Kingdom | 1992 | ||
Gulf Medal | United Kingdom | 1992 | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||
Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal | Canada | 1994–present | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||
Naval Reserve Sea Service Ribbon | United States | 1986–? | ||
Navy Reserve Sea Service Deployment Ribbon | United States | ?–present | ||
Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue | ||||
Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal with Federation Star | Australia | 1999–present | ||
Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal with Four Rosettes | Australia | 1999–present | ||
Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal with Three Rosettes | Australia | 1999–present | ||
Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal with Two Rosettes | Australia | 1999–present | ||
Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal with Rosette | Australia | 1999–present | ||
Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal | Australia | 1999–present | ||
Blue-Red-Green-Red-Green | ||||
African Distinguished Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1903–1942 | ||
Volunteer Reserve Decoration (VD/VRD) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919–present | Discontinued by the United Kingdom in 1966. Still awarded by New Zealand. | |
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919–present | Discontinued by the United Kingdom in 1966. Still awarded by New Zealand. | |
Royal Naval Wireless Auxiliary Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1939–1957 | ||
Blue-Red-White-Black-White-Red-Blue | ||||
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal | Commonwealth Realms (Caribbean) | 2012 | ||
Army of Occupation of Germany Medal | United States | 1941 | ||
Blue-Red-White-Blue-Blue | ||||
Rhodesia Medal | Commonwealth | 1980 | Awarded by the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Kenya. | |
Blue-Red-White-Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Red-Blue | ||||
Air Force Good Conduct Medal | United States | 1963–2006 | ||
Air Force Good Conduct Medal | United States | 2009–present | ||
Blue-Red-White-Blue-Red | ||||
Kosovo Campaign Medal | United States | 2000–2013 | ||
Blue-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-Blue | ||||
Fiji Independence Medal | Fiji | 1970 | ||
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | South Africa | 1914–1940 | ||
Blue-Red-White-Red-Blue | ||||
New Zealand General Service Medal (Non-Warlike) | New Zealand | 1992–present | ||
Blue-Red-White-Red-White-Red-Blue | ||||
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom Commonwealth Realms |
2012 | ||
Blue-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-Blue | ||||
Meritorious Team Commendation with "O" Device and Two Stars | United States | 1993–present | ||
Meritorious Team Commendation with "O" Device | United States | 1993–present | ||
Meritorious Team Commendation | United States | 1993–present | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||
Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon | United States | 1980–present | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue-Blue-Red-Yellow-Red-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||
Army Sea Duty Ribbon | United States | 2006–2010 | ||
U.S. Army Sea Duty Ribbon | United States | 2010–present | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue-Blue-White-Black-White-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||
NOAA Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon | United States | 2004–present | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||
Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon | United States | 1984–present | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Frame | United States | 2003–2020 | ||
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon | United States | 2003–2020 | ||
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Frame | United States | 2020–present | ||
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon | United States | 2020–present | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNAMIC | United Nations | 1991–1992 | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||
Army of Cuban Occupation Medal | United States | 1915 | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||
Australia Service Medal 1939–1945 | Australia | 1949 | ||
British Columbia Fire Services Long Service Medal | British Columbia | ?–present | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||
Vietnam Medal with MID | Australia New Zealand |
1968–1973 | ||
Vietnam Medal | Australia New Zealand |
1968–1973 | ||
Blue-Red-Yellow-White-Yellow-Red-Blue | ||||
British Columbia Medal of Good Citizenship (MGC) | British Columbia | 2015–present | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNAMET | United Nations | 1999 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNTAET | United Nations | 1999–2002 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNMISET | United Nations | 2002–2005 | ||
Blue-White-Black-Red-White-Blue-Blue-White-Red-Blue-White-Red-Black-White-Blue | ||||
American Campaign Medal | United States | 1942–1946 | ||
Blue-White-Black-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Black-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNMIT | United Nations | 2006–2012 | ||
Blue–White–Blue | ||||
Antarctic Medal | Australia | 1987–1997 | ||
Australian Antarctic Medal (AAM) | Australia | 1997–present | ||
Order of the Sacred Tripod with Grand Cordon | Republic of China Taiwan |
1929–present | ||
European/Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Staff) for EUFOR Althea | European Union | 2004–present | ||
Medal of Military Merit | Nicaragua | ? | ||
Ordre national du Québec (GOQ/OQ/CQ) | Québec | 1984–present | ||
Naval Gold Medal | United Kingdom | 1793−1815 | ||
Naval General Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1849−1851 | ||
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal and Bar (CGM*) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1916−1921 | Indicates that the CGM has been awarded twice. Only one was ever awarded. | |
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1874−1921 | Second-level award for warrant officers and ratings of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines for gallantry in the face of the enemy at sea. | |
Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1901−1914 | Third-level award for junior officers and warrant officers of the Royal Navy for gallantry in the face of the enemy at sea. Replaced by the Distinguished Service Cross. | |
Distinguished Service Cross and Three Bars (DSC***) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−present | Indicates that the DSC has been awarded four times. Only one has been awarded to date. | |
Distinguished Service Cross and Two Bars (DSC**) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−present | Indicates that the DSC has been awarded three times. | |
Distinguished Service Cross and Bar (DSC*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−present | Indicates that the DSC has been awarded twice. | |
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1914−present | Third-level award for junior officers and warrant officers of the armed forces and Merchant Navy for gallantry in the face of the enemy at sea. Commanders and lieutenant-commanders were eligible from 1939. Originally restricted to the navy, members of the air force were eligible from 1940 and of the army from 1942. All ranks became eligible from 1993. Replaced the Conspicuous Service Cross.[b] | |
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal and Bar (CGM*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1921−1993 | Indicates that the CGM has been awarded twice. Only one was ever awarded. | |
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1921−1993 | Second-level award for non-commissioned personnel of the armed forces for gallantry in the face of the enemy at sea. Originally restricted to the navy and Royal Marines, members of the air force became eligible in 1940 and the army and Merchant Navy in 1942. The last award was in 1991. | |
Navy Cross | United States | 1919–present | ||
Navy Gallantry Cross with Gold Anchor | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
Navy Gallantry Cross with Silver Anchor | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
Navy Gallantry Cross with Bronze Anchor | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
Blue-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Blue | ||||
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1935 | ||
Blue-White-Blue-Red-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNMIH | United Nations | 1993–1996 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNSMIH | United Nations | 1996–1997 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNTMIH | United Nations | 1996 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for MIPONUH | United Nations | 1997–2000 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for MICAH | United Nations | 2000–2001 | ||
Blue–White–Blue-White-Blue | ||||
Oficial de la Orden de Mayo (Al Mérito Aeronáutico) | Argentina | 1957–present | ||
Caballero de la Orden de Mayo (Al Mérito Aeronáutico) | Argentina | 1957–present | ||
Meritorious Service Cross (Military Division) (MSC) | Canada | 1984–present | ||
Order of the Sacred Tripod with Special Rosette | Republic of China Taiwan |
1929–present | ||
NATO Medal for the Former Yugoslavia | NATO | 1996 | ||
Albert Medal (AM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1866–1867 | ||
Albert Medal 2nd Class (AM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1867–1877 | ||
Albert Medal 2nd Class (Sea) (AM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1877–1917 | ||
Egypt Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1882–1889 | ||
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1887 | ||
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1897 | ||
Distinguished Service Medal and Three Bars (DSM***) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916-1993 | Indicates that the DSM has been awarded four times. Only one was ever awarded, in 1944. | |
Distinguished Service Medal and Two Bars (DSM**) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−1993 | Indicates that the DSM has been awarded three times. Only six were ever awarded, the last in 1945. | |
Distinguished Service Medal and Bar (DSM*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−1993 | Indicates that the DSM has been awarded twice. The last award was in 1951. | |
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1914−1993 | Third-level award for non-commissioned personnel of the armed forces for gallantry in the face of the enemy at sea. Originally restricted to the navy, members of the air force were eligible from 1940 and of the army and Merchant Navy from 1942. Last awarded by the United Kingdom in 1991, Australia in 1971 and New Zealand in 1966. | |
Albert Medal (Sea) (AM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1917–1971 | ||
United Nations Medal | United Nations | 1955–present | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNTSO | United Nations | 1955–present | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNOGIL | United Nations | 1958 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNGOMAP | United Nations | 1988–1990 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNMIK | United Nations | 1999–present | ||
Coast Guard Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon | United States | ?–present | ||
Coast Guard Pistol Marksmanship Medal | United States | ?–present | ||
Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal | United States | 2019–present | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||
Army Recruiting Ribbon | United States | 2023–present | ||
Blue–White–Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||
Alberta Emergency Services Medal | Alberta | 2003–present | ||
Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division) (MSC) | Canada | 1991–present | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||
Gran Oficial de la Orden de Mayo (Al Mérito Aeronáutico) | Argentina | 1957–present | ||
Comendador de la Orden de Mayo (Al Mérito Aeronáutico) | Argentina | 1957–present | ||
Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division) (MSM) | Canada | 1991–present | ||
Cross of Aeronautical Merit | Peru | ?–present | ||
Albert Medal 1st Class (AM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1867–1877 | ||
Albert Medal 1st Class (Sea) (AM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1877–1917 | ||
Albert Medal in Gold (Sea) (AM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1917–1949 | ||
Coast Guard Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon | United States | ?–present | ||
Coast Guard Rifle Marksmanship Medal | United States | ?–present | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||
Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) (MSM) | Canada | 1991–present | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||
Gran Cruz de la Orden de Mayo (Al Mérito Aeronáutico) | Argentina | 1957–present | ||
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon | United States | 1980–2020 | ||
Air and Space Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon | United States | 2020–present | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Korea Medal | United Nations | 1950–1955 | ||
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 | 1980–2020 | ||
Air and Space Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon | United States | 2020–present | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||
Air Force Achievement Medal | United States | 1980–2020 | ||
Air and Space Achievement Medal | United States | 2020–present | ||
Blue-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||
Distinguished Flying Cross | United States | 1926–present | ||
Silver Star/Silver Star Medal | United States | 1932–present | ||
Coast Guard Cross | United States | 2010–present | None awarded to date. | |
Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue | ||||
Air Force Reserve Ribbon | United States | 1964–1971 | ||
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal | United States | 1971–present | ||
Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue | ||||
European Union Monitoring Mission Medal | European Union | 2000–2007 | ||
Blue-White-Brown-Blue-Brown-White-Blue | ||||
Ceylon Police Long Service Medal | Ceylon | 1932–1972 | ||
Blue-White-Brown-Blue-White-Blue-Brown-White-Blue | ||||
Ceylon Fire Services Long Service Medal | Ceylon | |||
Blue-White-Green | ||||
Atlantic Star with Clasp | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Atlantic Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Order of Polaris | Yukon | 1973–present | ||
Blue-White-Green-Blue-Green-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNOMSIL | United Nations | 1998–1999 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNAMSIL | United Nations | 1999–2005 | ||
Blue-White-Green-Red-Green-White-Blue | ||||
International Force East Timor Medal | Australia | 2000 | ||
Blue-White-Green-White-Blue | ||||
Mauritius Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Mauritius | |||
Unitas Medal | South Africa | 1994 | ||
Colonial Police and Fire Brigade Long Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1934–1956 | ||
Colonial Police Long Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1956–2012 | ||
Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1957–1999 | ||
South Atlantic Medal with MID etc | United Kingdom | 1982 | ||
South Atlantic Medal with Rosette | United Kingdom | 1982 | ||
South Atlantic Medal | United Kingdom | 1982 | ||
Overseas Territories Police Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | 2012–present | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNMOGIP | United Nations | 1955–present | ||
United Nations Service Medal for ONUC | United Nations | 1960–1964 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNIPOM | United Nations | 1965–1966 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNMOT | United Nations | 1994–2000 | ||
Blue-White-Green-White-Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Green-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for MINUGUA | United Nations | 1997 | ||
Blue-White-Green-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Green-White-Blue | ||||
Joint Service Achievement Medal | United States | 1983–present | ||
Blue-White-Green-White-Green-White-Blue | ||||
Mauritius Fire Services Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Mauritius | |||
Sierra Leone Fire Services Long Service Medal | Sierra Leone | |||
Colonial Fire Brigades Long Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1956–2012 | ||
Overseas Territories Fire Brigades Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | 2012–present | ||
Blue-White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White-Blue | ||||
Joint Service Commendation Medal | United States | 1963–present | ||
Blue-White-Green-White-Red-White-Green-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNSMIS | United Nations | 2012–present | ||
Blue-White-Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNISFA | United Nations | 2011–present | ||
Blue-White-Grey-White-Blue | ||||
NATO Medal for the Balkans | NATO | 1996–2002 | ||
Blue–White–Grey-White-Blue-White-Grey-White-Blue | ||||
NATO Medal for the Balkans | NATO | 2003–present | ||
NATO Non-Article 5 Medal (United States) | NATO | 2003–present | ||
NATO Medal for AMIS | NATO | 2004–2007 | ||
NATO Medal for NTM-Iraq | NATO | 2004–2011 | ||
NATO Medal for Pakistan | NATO | 2005 | ||
NATO Medal for ISAF | NATO | 2006–2014 | ||
NATO Medal for Operation Unified Protector | NATO | 2012 | ||
NATO Medal for Africa | NATO | 2012–present | ||
NATO Medal for Operation Resolute Support | NATO | 2015–present | ||
NATO Medal for Operation Sea Guardian | NATO | 2016–present | ||
Blue-White-Orange-White-Blue | ||||
Ridder-grootkruis in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | ?–1996 | ||
Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | ?–1996 | ||
Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | ?–1996 | ||
Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | ?–1996 | ||
Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | 1892–1996 | ||
Gouden Medaille Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | ?–1996 | ||
Zilveren Medaille Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | ?–1996 | ||
Bronzen Medaille Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | ?–1996 | ||
Ridder-grootkruis in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | 1996–present | ||
Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | 1996–present | ||
Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | 1996–present | ||
Officier in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | 1996–present | ||
Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | 1996–present | ||
Lid in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau | Netherlands | 1996–present | ||
Blue-White-Red | ||||
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation | Philippines | 1946–present | ||
Blue-White-Red-Blue | ||||
Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Medal | Malta | 1992 | ||
Blue-White-Red-Blue-Blue-Blue-Red-White-Blue | ||||
Air Force Military Training Instructor Ribbon | United States | ?–2014 | ||
Blue-White-Red-Blue-Red-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNMIL | United Nations | 2003–present | ||
Air Force Recruiter Ribbon | United States | 2000–2014 | ||
Blue-White-Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-White-Red | ||||
European Community Monitor Mission Medal | European Community | 1991–2000 | ||
Blue-White-Red-Green-Red-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for ONUB | United Nations | 2004–2006 | ||
Blue-White-Red-Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green-Red-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for MINURCA | United Nations | 1998–2000 | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||
Commissionaires Long Service Medal | Canada | 1948–present | ||
General Service Medal (Allied Force) | Canada | 2009–present | ||
Queen's Medal for Champion Shots of the New Zealand Naval Forces | New Zealand | 1958–2022 | ||
King's Medal for Champion Shots of the New Zealand Naval Forces | New Zealand | 2022–present | ||
Naval Good Shooting Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1903–1914 | ||
France and Germany Star with Clasp | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
France and Germany Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Queen's Medal for Champion Shots of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines | United Kingdom | 1966–2022 | ||
King's Medal for Champion Shots of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines | United Kingdom | 2022–present | ||
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) | United Kingdom | 1995−present | Second-level award for gallantry in the face of the enemy for all ranks of the armed forces. No bars have yet been awarded. | |
Navy Good Conduct Medal | United States | 1880–1884 | ||
Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon | United States | 1997–present | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||
Philippine Congressional Medal | United States | 1906 | ||
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with "V" Device | United States | 1969–2013 | ||
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award | United States | 1969–2020 | ||
Air and Space Organizational Excellence Award | United States | 2020–present | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Green-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNIFIL | United Nations | 1978–present | ||
Blue–White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal | Canada | 2022 | Only awarded by Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan. | |
Military Medal and Three Bars (MM***) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916-1993 | Indicates that the MM has been awarded four times. Only one was ever awarded, by Australia in 1919. | |
Military Medal and Two Bars (MM**) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−1993 | Indicates that the MM has been awarded three times. The last were awarded by both the United Kingdom amd Australia in 1945. | |
Military Medal and Bar (MM*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−1993 | Indicates that the MM has been awarded twice. The last was awarded in 1967. | |
Military Medal (MM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−1993 | Third-level award for non-commissioned personnel of the armed forces for gallantry in the face of the enemy on land. Indian Army personnel were only eligible from 1944. Last awarded by Australia and New Zealand in 1972 and by Southern Rhodesia in 1957. | |
Certificate of Merit Medal | United States | 1905–1918 | ||
United States Antarctic Expedition Medal | United States | 1945 | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||
Coast Guard Medal | United States | 1949–present | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||
125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal | Canada | 1992 | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||
Soldier's Medal | United States | 1926–present | ||
Blue-White-Red-White-Yellow-White-Red-White-Blue | ||||
Korean War Service Medal | South Korea | 1950–1953 | ||
Blue-White-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNPREDEP | United Nations | 1995–1999 | ||
Blue-White-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-White-Blue | ||||
Somalia Medal | Canada | 1992–1993 | ||
Blue-White-Yellow-Purple-Red-Purple-Yellow-White-Blue | ||||
Afghanistan Medal | Australia | 2004–? | ||
Blue–White–Yellow-White-Blue | ||||
NATO Article 5 Medal | NATO | 2001–2002 | ||
Blue–White–Yellow-White-Blue-White-Yellow-White-Blue | ||||
NATO Medal for Operation Active Endeavour | NATO | 2003–2016 | ||
NATO Article 5 Medal (United States) | NATO | 2003–present | ||
Blue-White-Yellow-White-Red-White-Yellow-White-Blue | ||||
Alberta Order of Excellence (AOE) | Alberta | 1979–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Black-Yellow-Red-Green-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNTAG | United Nations | 1989–1990 | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Reserve Force Decoration (RFD) with Federation Star | Australia | 1982–2023 | ||
Reserve Force Decoration (RFD) with Four Rosettes | Australia | 1982–2018 | ||
Reserve Force Decoration (RFD) with Three Rosettes | Australia | 1982–2013 | ||
Reserve Force Decoration (RFD) with Two Rosettes | Australia | 1982–2008 | ||
Reserve Force Decoration (RFD) with Rosette | Australia | 1982–2003 | ||
Reserve Force Decoration (RFD) | Australia | 1982–1998 | ||
Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (COM) | Canada | 2000–present | ||
Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (OOM) | Canada | 2000–present | ||
Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (MOM) | Canada | 2000–present | ||
Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal | Cape Colony | 1900 | ||
European/Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUPM | European Union | 2004–present | ||
European Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUFOR Concordia | European Union | 2004 | ||
European Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for Operation Artemis | European Union | 2004 | ||
European Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUPOL Proxima | European Union | 2004–2005 | ||
European/Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUFOR Althea | European Union | 2004–present | ||
European/Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUSEC RD Congo | European Union | 2005–2016 | ||
European Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for AMIS | European Union | 2005–2007 | ||
European/Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUBAM Rafah | European Union | 2005–present | ||
European/Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUPOL COPPS | European Union | 2006–present | ||
European Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUFOR RD Congo | European Union | 2006 | ||
European/Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUPOL Afghanistan | European Union | 2007–2016 | ||
European/Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUFOR Tchad/RCA | European Union | 2008–2009 | ||
European/Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUMM Georgia | European Union | 2008–present | ||
European/Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EU NAVFOR Atalanta | European Union | 2008–present | ||
European/Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for Kosovo | European Union | 2008–present | ||
European/Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EULEX Kosovo | European Union | 2008–present | ||
Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUTM Somalia | European Union | 2010–present | ||
Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUCAP Nestor | European Union | 2012–present | ||
Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUTM Mali | European Union | 2013–present | ||
Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUAVSEC South Sudan | European Union | 2013–2014 | ||
Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUFOR RCA | European Union | 2014–2015 | ||
Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUAM Ukraine | European Union | 2014–present | ||
Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUMAM RCA | European Union | 2015–2016 | ||
Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUNAVFOR Med (Operation Sophia) | European Union | 2015–2020 | ||
Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUTM RCA | European Union | 2016–present | ||
Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUTM Iraq | European Union | 2017–present | ||
Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (Operations) for EUNAVFOR Med (Operation Irini) | European Union | 2020–present | ||
Banda en Categoría Especial de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca (Order of the Aztec Eagle) | Mexico | 2011–present | ||
Baltic Medal | United Kingdom | 1856 | ||
Emergency Reserve Decoration (ERD) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1952–1967 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for MINURSO | United Nations | 1991–present | ||
Battle of Manila Bay Medal (Dewey Medal) | United States | 1898 | ||
Cardenas Medal of Honor | United States | 1900 | ||
China Campaign Medal | United States | 1905 | ||
China Relief Expedition Medal | United States | 1908 | ||
Navy Distinguished Service Medal | United States | 1919–present | ||
Western European Union Mission Service Medal | Western European Union | 1994–2003 | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Green-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Green-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal | United States | 2014–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Green-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Alberta Law Enforcement Long Service Medal | Alberta | 1983–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal | United States | 1993–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Green-Blue | ||||
Civil Defence Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1961–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Burma Star with Pacific Clasp | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Burma Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Air Force Training Ribbon | United States | 1980–2020 | ||
Air and Space Training Ribbon | United States | 2020–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Royal Order of the Engabu (OEBKK) | Bunyoro | 2010–present | ||
Canadian Coast Guard Exemplary Service Medal | Canada | 1991–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Order of Nova Scotia (ONS) | Nova Scotia | 2001–present | ||
Department of Defense Meritorious Unit Award | United States | 1981–? | ||
Joint Meritorious Unit Award | United States | ?–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Defence Force Service Medal with Federation Star | Australia | 1982–2023 | ||
Defence Force Service Medal with Four Rosettes | Australia | 1982–2018 | ||
Defence Force Service Medal with Three Rosettes | Australia | 1982–2013 | ||
Defence Force Service Medal with Two Rosettes | Australia | 1982–2008 | ||
Defence Force Service Medal with Rosette | Australia | 1982–2003 | ||
Defence Force Service Medal | Australia | 1982–1998 | ||
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service Medal | Canada | 1935–present | ||
Police Exemplary Service Medal | Canada | 1983–present | ||
Order of the Sacred Tripod with Special Cravat | Republic of China Taiwan |
1929–present | ||
Punjab Medal | East India Company | 1849 | ||
New Zealand Customs Service Medal | New Zealand | 2008–present | ||
Ontario Medal for Police Bravery | Ontario | 1975–present | ||
United Nations Service Medal for MONUC | United Nations | 1999–2010 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for MONUSCO | United Nations | 2010–present | ||
Navy Expeditionary Medal | United States | 1936–present | ||
Air Medal | United States | 1942–present | ||
Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon | United States | 1952–1959 | ||
Aerial Achievement Medal | United States | 1988–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Army Emergency Reserve Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1953–1967 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNEFME/UNEF II | United Nations | 1973–1979 | ||
Distinguished Marksman Ribbon | United States | 1952–1959 | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Air Force Commendation Medal | United States | 1958–2020 | ||
Air and Space Commendation Medal | United States | 2020–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Armed Forces Reserve Medal | United States | 1950–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Airman's Medal | United States | 1960–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Navy Fleet Marine Force Service Ribbon | United States | 1984–2006 | ||
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon | United States | 1986–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Green | ||||
Territorial Decoration (TD) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1967–1999 | ||
Blue-Yellow-Green-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Green-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon | United States | 1987–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Green-White-Red-White-Green-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Alberta Centennial Medal | Alberta | 2005 | ||
Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNMEE | United Nations | 2000–2008 | ||
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon | United States | 1962–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 | Australia | 1995 | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red | ||||
Navy and Marine Corps Medal | United States | 1942–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Yangtze Service Medal | United States | 1930–1932 | ||
Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal | United States | 1962–2014 | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue-White-Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Coast Guard Reserve Good Conduct Medal | United States | 1963–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | United States | 2003–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Green-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon | United States | 1930–1941 | ||
Navy Unit Commendation | United States | 1944–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Green-White-Green-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Coast Guard Unit Commendation | United States | 1963–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-White-Blue-Yellow-Red | ||||
Navy Combat Action Ribbon | United States | 1969–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-White-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea | Canada | 1991 | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||
New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD) | New Zealand | 2007–present | ||
New Zealand General Service Medal (Korea) | New Zealand | 2008–present | ||
Naval Reserve Medal | United States | 1938–1958 | ||
Defense Distinguished Service Medal | United States | 1970–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Centenary Medal | Australia | 2001 | ||
Blue-Yellow-White-Brown-White-Yellow-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNYOM | United Nations | 1963–1964 | ||
Blue-Yellow-White-Grey-White-Yellow-Blue | ||||
Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon | United States | 2003–2012 | ||
Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon | United States | 2012–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Yellow-Red | ||||
Coast Guard Combat Action Ribbon | United States | 2008–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-White-Yellow-Green | ||||
Solomon Islands Independence Medal | Solomon Islands | 1978 | ||
Brown-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-Brown | ||||
Operational Service Medal for the Democratic Republic of Congo with Clasp | United Kingdom | 2003 | ||
Operational Service Medal for the Democratic Republic of Congo | United Kingdom | 2003 | ||
Brown-Blue-Brown | ||||
Sir Harry Smith's Medal for Gallantry | United Kingdom British Empire |
1851 | ||
Brown-Green-Brown | ||||
Cape Copper Company Medal for the Defence of O'okiep | Cape Copper Company | 1902 | ||
Saskatchewan Order of Merit (SOM) | Saskatchewan | 2005–present | ||
Brown-Green-White-Red-Green-Blue-White-Red-Green-White-Black-White-Brown | ||||
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal | United States | 1942–1946 | ||
Brown-Green-Yellow-Green-Grey-Red-Grey-Green-Yellow-Green-Brown | ||||
Australian Active Service Medal | Australia | 1988–2012 | ||
Brown-Yellow-Blue-Blue-Brown-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Brown | ||||
Ceylon Armed Services Long Service Medal | Ceylon | 1968–1972 | ||
Green-Black-Green | ||||
India General Service Medal with MID | United Kingdom British Empire |
1920–1935 | ||
India General Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1909–1935 | ||
Green-Black-Green-Orange-Green-Black-Green | ||||
Defence Medal with KCBC/KCVSA | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Defence Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Green-Black-Red-Black-Green | ||||
Yorkshire Regiment Medal | Yorkshire Regiment | ?–present | ||
Green-Blue-Blue-Blue-Green | ||||
Northern Ireland Prison Service Medal (Prison Staff) | United Kingdom | 2002–present | ||
Green-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-Green | ||||
Operational Service Medal for Sierra Leone with Rosette | United Kingdom | 2002 | ||
Operational Service Medal for Sierra Leone | United Kingdom | 2002 | ||
Northern Ireland Prison Service Medal (Prison Officers) | United Kingdom | 2002–present | ||
Green-Blue-Blue-Red-White-Red-Blue-Blue-Green | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNTAC | United Nations | 1992–1993 | ||
Green-Blue-Blue-White-Purple-White-Blue-Blue-Green | ||||
Wider Service Medal | United Kingdom | 2024–present | ||
Green-Blue-Green | ||||
Northern Ireland Home Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1992–present | ||
Green-Blue-Green-Blue-Green | ||||
Air Efficiency Award (AE) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1942–present | Discontinued by the United Kingdom in 1999. Still awarded by New Zealand. | |
Green-Blue-Green-Red-Green-Blue-Green | ||||
New Zealand Defence Service Medal | New Zealand | 2011–present | ||
Green-Blue-White-Blue-Red | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNMIBH | United Nations | 1995–2002 | ||
Green-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Green | ||||
New Zealand General Service Medal (Solomon Islands) | New Zealand | 2003–2013 | ||
Green-Brown-Green | ||||
Saskatchewan Order of Merit (SOM) | Saskatchewan | 1985–2005 | ||
Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal (SVM) | Saskatchewan | 1995–present | ||
Green-Brown-Green-Brown-Green | ||||
Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal | Saskatchewan | 2003–present | ||
Green-Brown-Yellow-Blue-Blue-Blue-Yellow-Brown-Green | ||||
Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon | United States | 1979–present | ||
Green-Green-Black-Red-Green | ||||
Royal Ulster Constabulary Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1985–2000 | ||
Green-Orange-Black-Orange-Black-Orange-Black-Orange-Red-Green | ||||
Medal for the 40th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War | Soviet Union | 1985 | ||
Green-Orange-Green-Orange-Green | ||||
Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement Medal | United States | 1961–1967 | ||
Navy Achievement Medal | United States | 1967–1994 | ||
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal | United States | 1994–present | ||
Green-Orange-Green-White-Green-Orange-Green | ||||
Coast Guard Achievement Medal | United States | 1967–present | ||
Green-Purple-Green | ||||
General Service Medal with MID etc | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1964–2007 | ||
General Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1964–2007 | ||
Green-Purple-Green-Purple-Green | ||||
General Service Medal | United Kingdom | 2016–present | ||
Green-Purple-Yellow-Purple-Green | ||||
Accumulated Campaign Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1994–2011 | ||
Green-Purple-Yellow-Purple-Yellow-Purple-Green | ||||
Accumulated Campaign Service Medal | United Kingdom | 2011–present | ||
Green-Red-Black | ||||
Malawi Independence Medal | Malawi | 1964 | ||
Green-Red-Black-Red-Green | ||||
New Zealand General Service Medal (Afghanistan) (Primary Operational Area) | New Zealand | 2003–2021 | ||
Green-Red-Black-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Black-Red-Green | ||||
Afghanistan Campaign Medal | United States | 2005–2021 | ||
Green-Red-Blue-Black-White-Red-Blue-Purple-Green | ||||
30th Renaissance Medal | Oman | 2000 | ||
Green-Red-Blue-Red-Green | ||||
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Service Bar | Canada | 1943–1947 | ||
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal | Canada | 1943–1947 | ||
Green-Red-Green | ||||
Burma Gallantry Medal (BGM) | British Burma | 1942–1947 | ||
Kırım Harbi Madalyası (Crimean War Medal) | Ottoman Empire | 1856 | ||
Green-Red-Green-Red-Green | ||||
Visit to Ireland Medal 1911 | United Kingdom (Ireland) | 1911 | ||
Civil Actions Medal 2nd Class | South Vietnam | 1964–1975 | ||
Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green | ||||
Civil Actions Medal 1st Class | South Vietnam | 1964–1975 | ||
Civil Actions Unit Citation with Palm | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green | ||||
Croix de guerre/Oorlogskruis | Belgium | 1954–present | ||
Green-Red-Green-White-Blue-White-Green-Red-Green | ||||
Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry (CPM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1938–1977 | ||
Green-Red-Green-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Green-Red-Green | ||||
Ebola Medal for Service in West Africa | United Kingdom | 2015–2016 | ||
Green-Red-Grey-Red-Green | ||||
India General Service Medal with MID | United Kingdom British Empire |
1938–1939 | ||
India General Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1938–1939 | ||
Green-Red-White-Blue-Red-Red-Blue-Purple-Black-White-Red-Green | ||||
35th Renaissance Medal | Oman | 2005 | ||
Green-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-Green | ||||
Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal | Canada | 2000–present | ||
Green-Red-White-Red-Green | ||||
Merchant Navy Medal | Merchant Navy Welfare Board | 2005–2015 | ||
Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service (MNM) | United Kingdom | 2016–present | ||
Green-Red-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Red-Green | ||||
Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation | United States | 1990 | ||
Green-Red-Yellow-Red-Green | ||||
Ulster Defence Regiment Medal (UD) | United Kingdom | 1982–1992 | ||
Green-White-Blue | ||||
Sierra Leone Independence Medal | Sierra Leone | 1961 | ||
Order of Yukon (OY) | Canada | 2020–present | ||
Green-White-Blue-White-Green | ||||
Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) | Australia | 2018–present | ||
Colonial Police Medal (CPM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1938–2012 | ||
Overseas Territories Police Medal (OTPM) | United Kingdom | 2012–present | ||
United Nations Service Medal for ONUMOZ | United Nations | 1992–1994 | ||
Green-White-Brown-White-Green | ||||
Civilian Service Medal 1939–1945 | Australia | 1994 | ||
Green-White-Green | ||||
Nigerian Independence Medal | Nigeria | 1960 | ||
Pakistan Medal | Pakistan | 1949 | ||
Green-White-Green-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Green-White-Green | ||||
Army Achievement Medal | United States | 1981–present | ||
Green-White-Green-White-Blue-White-Green-White-Green | ||||
Order of Newfoundland and Labrador (ONL) | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2001–present | ||
Green-White-Green-White-Green | ||||
Navy Commendation Ribbon | United States | 1943–1950 | ||
Navy Commendation Medal | United States | 1950–1994 | ||
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal | United States | 1994–present | ||
Green-White-Green-White-Green-White-Green | ||||
Coast Guard Commendation Ribbon | United States | 1947–1959 | ||
Coast Guard Commendation Medal | United States | 1959–present | ||
Vietnam Campaign Medal | South Vietnam | 1949–1965 | ||
Vietnam Campaign Medal with 49–54 Device | South Vietnam | 1965 | ||
Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60– Device | South Vietnam | 1965–1975 | ||
Green-White-Green-Yellow-Green-Blue-Green-Yellow-Green-White-Green | ||||
Korea Defense Service Medal | United States | 2002–present | ||
Green-White-Orange | ||||
King's South Africa Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1902 | ||
Green-White-Red | ||||
International Commission for Supervision and Control Medal | International Commission for Supervision and Control | 1954–1974 | ||
Mercantile Marine War Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1919 | ||
Green-White-Red-Blue-Red-White-Black | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNIIMOG | United Nations | 1988–1991 | ||
Green-White-Red-White-Green | ||||
General Service Medal | Canada | 2004–2009 | ||
General Service Medal (South-West Asia) with Six Rotation Bars | Canada | 2009–present | ||
General Service Medal (South-West Asia) with Five Rotation Bars | Canada | 2009–present | ||
General Service Medal (South-West Asia) with Four Rotation Bars | Canada | 2009–present | ||
General Service Medal (South-West Asia) with Three Rotation Bars | Canada | 2009–present | ||
General Service Medal (South-West Asia) with Two Rotation Bars | Canada | 2009–present | ||
General Service Medal (South-West Asia) with Rotation Bar | Canada | 2009–present | ||
General Service Medal (South-West Asia) | Canada | 2009–present | ||
Tibet Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1905 | ||
Green-White-Red-White-Red-White-Green-White-Green-White-Red-White-Red-White-Green | ||||
Presidential Unit Citation | South Korea | ?–present | ||
Green-White-Yellow-White-Blue-White-Yellow-White-Green | ||||
Order of British Columbia (OBC) | British Columbia | 1989–present | ||
Green-White-Yellow-White-Green | ||||
Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship (OMC) | Ontario | 1973–present | ||
Green-Yellow-Black-Yellow-Green | ||||
Jamaica Independence Medal | Jamaica | 1962 | ||
Green-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Green | ||||
Volunteer Reserves Service Medal (VR) | United Kingdom | 1999–present | ||
Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green | ||||
Mexican Service Medal | United States | 1917–1919 | ||
Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green | ||||
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation | United States | 1967–present | ||
Green-Yellow-Brown-Black-Blue-Blue-White-Red-Blue-Black-Brown-Yellow-Green | ||||
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | United States | 1961–present | ||
Green-Yellow-Green | ||||
Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal | Australia | 1999–present | ||
Médaille militaire | France | 1852–present | ||
Military Merit Medal | Haiti | ? | ||
Territorial Decoration (TD) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1908–1967 | ||
Territorial Force Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1908–1921 | ||
Efficiency Decoration (ED) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1930–present | Discontinued by the United Kingdom in 1999. Still awarded by New Zealand. | |
Mexican Border Service Medal | United States | 1918 | ||
Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon | United States | 1997–present | ||
Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green | ||||
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon | United States | 1981–present | ||
Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green | ||||
Corrections Exemplary Service Medal | Canada | 1984–present | ||
Spanish War Service Medal | United States | 1918 | ||
Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow | ||||
Public Service Medal (PSM) | Australia | 1990–present | ||
Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green | ||||
National Emergency Medal | Australia | 2011–present | ||
Green-Yellow-Purple-Yellow-Green | ||||
Australian Operational Service Medal (Civilian) | Australia | 2012–present | ||
Green-Yellow-Red | ||||
Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Ethiopia (GCSE) | Ethiopia | 1885–present | ||
Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Ethiopia (GOSE) | Ethiopia | 1885–present | ||
Commander of the Order of the Star of Ethiopia (CSE) | Ethiopia | 1885–present | ||
Officer of the Order of the Star of Ethiopia (OSE) | Ethiopia | 1885–present | ||
Member of the Order of the Star of Ethiopia (MSE) | Ethiopia | 1885–present | ||
Green-Yellow-Red-Blue-Red-Yellow-Green | ||||
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Siam | Siam | 1869–1939 | ||
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Siam | Siam | 1869–1939 | ||
Commander of the Order of the Crown of Siam | Siam | 1869–1939 | ||
Companion of the Order of the Crown of Siam | Siam | 1869–1939 | ||
Member of the Order of the Crown of Siam | Siam | 1869–1939 | ||
Gold Medal of the Order of the Crown of Siam | Siam | 1902–1939 | ||
Silver Medal of the Order of the Crown of Siam | Siam | 1902–1939 | ||
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Thailand | Thailand | 1939–present | ||
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Thailand | Thailand | 1939–present | ||
Commander of the Order of the Crown of Thailand | Thailand | 1939–present | ||
Companion of the Order of the Crown of Thailand | Thailand | 1939–present | ||
Member of the Order of the Crown of Thailand | Thailand | 1939–present | ||
Gold Medal of the Order of the Crown of Thailand | Thailand | 1939–present | ||
Silver Medal of the Order of the Crown of Thailand | Thailand | 1939–present | ||
Green-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Green | ||||
Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) | Australia | 1989–present | ||
Africa Service Medal with King's Commendation | South Africa | 1943–1945 | ||
Africa Service Medal | South Africa | 1943–1945 | ||
Green-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Green | ||||
Vietnam Service Medal with Silver Star | United States | 1965–1975 | ||
Vietnam Service Medal | United States | 1965–1975 | ||
Grey-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-Grey | ||||
Operational Service Medal Iraq and Syria with Clasp | United Kingdom | 2018–present | ||
Operational Service Medal Iraq and Syria | United Kingdom | 2018–present | ||
Grey-Red-Grey | ||||
Distinguished Service Cross and Bar (DSC*) | Australia | 1991–present | ||
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | Australia | 1991–present | ||
Grey-Red-Grey-Red-Grey | ||||
North West Canada Medal | Canada | 1885 | ||
Grey-Red-Grey-Red-Grey-Red-Grey | ||||
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | Australia | 1991–present | ||
Grey-White-Red-White-Grey | ||||
General Service Medal (Expedition) | Canada | 2009–present | ||
Grey-Yellow-Green-Green-Brown-Green-Green-Yellow-Grey | ||||
Australian Service Medal | Australia | 1988–present | ||
Orange-Black-Orange | ||||
Securicor Long Service Medal | Securicor | ? | ||
Orange-Black-White-Black-Orange-White-Blue-White-Orange-Black-White-Black-Orange | ||||
Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Achievement Medal | United States | ?–present | ||
Orange-Blue-Blue-Blue-Orange | ||||
Korea Medal | South Africa | 1953 | ||
Orange-Blue-Orange | ||||
Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal | South Africa | 1910 | ||
Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery | South Africa | 1939–1952 | ||
Union of South Africa Queen's Medal for Bravery | South Africa | 1952–1961 | ||
Orange-Blue-Orange-Blue-Orange | ||||
Ridder-grootkruis in de Militaire Willems-Orde | Netherlands | ?–present | ||
Commandeur in de Militaire Willems-Orde | Netherlands | ?–present | ||
Ridder 3e klasse in de Militaire Willems-Orde | Netherlands | ?–present | ||
Ridder 4e klasse in de Militaire Willems-Orde | Netherlands | ?–present | ||
Orange-Blue-Orange-Blue-Orange-Blue-Orange | ||||
British South Africa Company Medal | British South Africa Company | 1896–1897 | ||
British South Africa Company Medal | Southern Rhodesia | 1927 | ||
Orange-Green-White-Green-Orange | ||||
Multinational Force and Observers Medal | Multinational Force & Observers | 1982–present | ||
Orange-White-Blue | ||||
South African Medal for War Services | South Africa | 1946 | ||
Orange-White-Green | ||||
Indian Independence Medal | India | 1949 | ||
Orange-White-Orange-White-Orange | ||||
Grand-cordon de l'ordre du Ouissam alaouite | Morocco | 1934–present | ||
Grand officier de l'ordre du Ouissam alaouite | Morocco | 1934–present | ||
Commandeur de l'ordre du Ouissam alaouite | Morocco | 1934–present | ||
Officier de l'ordre du Ouissam alaouite | Morocco | 1934–present | ||
Chevalier de l'ordre du Ouissam alaouite | Morocco | 1934–present | ||
Orange-Yellow-Black-Yellow-Orange | ||||
New Zealand Fire Brigades Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | New Zealand | 1976–present | ||
Purple-Blue | ||||
Grootkruis in de Orde van het Belgisch Kruis | Koninklijke en Menslievende Vereniging van Dragers van Eretekens en Medailles van Belgie | ?–present | ||
Grootofficier in de Orde van het Belgisch Kruis | Koninklijke en Menslievende Vereniging van Dragers van Eretekens en Medailles van Belgie | ?–present | ||
Commandeur in de Orde van het Belgisch Kruis | Koninklijke en Menslievende Vereniging van Dragers van Eretekens en Medailles van Belgie | ?–present | ||
Officier in de Orde van het Belgisch Kruis | Koninklijke en Menslievende Vereniging van Dragers van Eretekens en Medailles van Belgie | ?–present | ||
Ridder in de Orde van het Belgisch Kruis | Koninklijke en Menslievende Vereniging van Dragers van Eretekens en Medailles van Belgie | ?–present | ||
Purple-Blue-Blue-Red-White-Red-Blue-Blue-Purple | ||||
Humanitarian Medal | United Kingdom | 2023−present | ||
Purple-Blue-Green-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Green-Blue-Purple | ||||
Victory Medal with MID | United Kingdom British Empire |
1919−1920 | Indicates that the recipient has been mentioned in despatches. | |
Victory Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1919−1920 | Awarded to all personnel awarded the 1914 Star, 1914–1915 Star or British War Medal. | |
World War I Victory Medal | United States | 1919–1920 | ||
Purple-Blue-Green-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Green-Blue-Purple-White-Red-White-Purple-Blue-Green-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Green-Blue-Purple | ||||
World War II Victory Medal | United States | 1945–1946 | ||
Purple-Green-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Green-Purple | ||||
Australian Active Service Medal 1945–1975 | Australia | 1997–2014 | ||
Purple-Green-Purple | ||||
General Service Medal with MID etc | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1920–1962 | ||
General Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1918–1962 | ||
Purple-Red-Purple | ||||
Empire Gallantry Medal (Military Division) (EGM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1923−1935 | ||
Order of the British Empire (Military Division) (GBE/KBE/DBE/CBE/OBE/MBE) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1917−1935 | ||
British Empire Medal (Military Division) (BEM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1917−1935 | ||
Purple-White-Blue-Blue-Blue-White-Purple | ||||
Humanitarian Service Medal | United States | 1977–present | ||
Purple-White-Blue-White-Purple | ||||
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal | United States | 1949–present | ||
Purple-White-Yellow-White-Purple | ||||
New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal | New Zealand | 1993 | ||
Purple-Yellow-Green-Blue-Green-Yellow-Purple | ||||
Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medal | United Kingdom | 2003–present | ||
Red-Black-Green-Black-Red | ||||
Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service | Southern Rhodesia | 1948 | ||
Red-Black-Red-Black-Red | ||||
Indian Campaign Medal | United States | 1917 | ||
Red-Black-White-Green-White-Black-Red | ||||
Kuwait Liberation Medal | Saudi Arabia | 1991 | ||
Red-Black-White-Yellow-White-Black-Red | ||||
General Service Medal | Malaya | 1960–1963 | ||
General Service Medal | Malaysia | 1963–present | ||
Red-Blue-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-Blue-Red | ||||
Combat Readiness Medal | United States | 1964–present | ||
Red-Blue-Blue-Blue-Red-Yellow-Red-Blue-Blue-Blue-Red | ||||
CVFSA Municipal Long Service Award | Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association | ?–present | ||
Red-Blue-Green-Blue-Red | ||||
Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service | Southern Rhodesia | 1949 | ||
Red-Blue-Green-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Green-Blue-Red | ||||
Anniversary of National Service 1951–1972 Medal | Australia | 2001 | ||
Red-Blue-Green-Yellow-Green-Blue-Red | ||||
Pacific Star with Burma Clasp | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Pacific Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Red-Blue-Orange-Blue-Red | ||||
Indian Police Independence Medal | India | 1950 | ||
Red–Blue–Red | ||||
Indian Order of Merit (IOM) | East India Company | 1837−1859 | ||
Sutlej Medal | East India Company | 1846 | ||
Indian Order of Merit (IOM) | British India | 1859–1947 | ||
Order of British India 2nd Class (OBI) | British India | 1939−1947 | ||
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | Natal | 1897−1913 | ||
Distinguished Conduct Medal and Two Bars (DCM**) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−1993 | Indicates that the DCM has been awarded three times. Only nine were ever awarded. | |
Distinguished Conduct Medal and Bar (DCM*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−1993 | Indicates that the DCM has been awarded twice. It was last awarded by the United Kingdom in 1951, Australia in 1965 and Canada in 1952. | |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1854−1993 | Second-level award for non-commissioned personnel of the armed forces for gallantry in the face of the enemy on land. Originally restricted to the army, members of the Royal Naval Division were eligible from 1916 and other services from 1942. Indian Army soldiers were never eligible. This was the oldest British decoration awarded solely for gallantry. It was last awarded by Australia in 1972 and by New Zealand in 1970. | |
Royal Red Cross and Bar (RRC*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−present | ||
Royal Red Cross (RRC/ARRC) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1883−present | ||
King Edward VII Police Coronation Medal | United Kingdom | 1902 | ||
Imperial Service Order (ISO) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1902–present | ||
Imperial Service Medal (ISM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1902–present | ||
Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1911–1954 | ||
Coast Life Saving Corps Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1954–1997 | ||
Coast Guard Auxiliary Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1997–2011 | ||
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal | United States | 1896–present | ||
West Indies Naval Campaign Medal (Sampson Medal) | United States | 1901 | ||
Air Force Distinguished Service Order 1st Class | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
Air Force Distinguished Service Order 2nd Class | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red | ||||
Brunei General Service Medal | Brunei | |||
Companion of the Order of Omukama Chwa II Kabalega (CK) | Bunyoro | 2010–present | ||
Star of Courage (SC) | Canada | 1972–present | ||
Order of the Sacred Tripod with Red Grand Cordon | Republic of China Taiwan |
1929–present | ||
India General Service Medal | East India Company | 1854–1859 | ||
India General Service Medal | British India | 1859–1895 | ||
Order of British India 1st Class (OBI) | British India | 1939−1947 | ||
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle | Serbia Yugoslavia |
1883–1945 | ||
Grand Officer of the Order of the White Eagle | Serbia Yugoslavia |
1883–1945 | ||
Commander of the Order of the White Eagle | Serbia Yugoslavia |
1883–1945 | ||
Officer of the Order of the White Eagle | Serbia Yugoslavia |
1883–1945 | ||
Knight of the Order of the White Eagle | Serbia Yugoslavia |
1883–1945 | ||
Transport Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1903 | ||
Nicaraguan Campaign Medal | United States | 1913 | ||
Dominican Campaign Medal | United States | 1921 | ||
Red–Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red | ||||
Medal of Bravery (MB) | Canada | 1972–present | ||
HM Coastguard Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | 2012–present | ||
Red–Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red | ||||
George Medal and Bar (GM*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1940−present | ||
George Medal (GM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1940−present | It was last awarded by Australia in 1986, Canada in 1964 and New Zealand in 1991. | |
Red-Blue-Red-White-Red-Blue-Red | ||||
Grand Cross of the Order of Omukama Chwa II Kabalega (GCCK) | Bunyoro | 2010–present | ||
Grand Officer of the Order of Omukama Chwa II Kabalega (GOCK) | Bunyoro | 2010–present | ||
Commander of the Order of Omukama Chwa II Kabalega (CCK) | Bunyoro | 2010–present | ||
Officer of the Order of Omukama Chwa II Kabalega (OCK) | Bunyoro | 2010–present | ||
Knight of the Order of Omukama Chwa II Kabalega (KCK) | Bunyoro | 2010–present | ||
Red-Blue-White-Blue-Red | ||||
King Edward VII Coronation Medal (Mayors and Provosts) | United Kingdom | 1902 | ||
Army Distinguished Service Medal | United States | 1918–present | ||
Red-Blue-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Blue-Red | ||||
Valorous Unit Award | United States | 1966–present | ||
Red-Blue-White-Red | ||||
Philippine Liberation Ribbon | Philippines | 1944–1945 | ||
Philippine Liberation Medal | Philippines | 1945 | ||
Red-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Red | ||||
War Medal 1939–1945 with MID etc | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
War Medal 1939–1945 | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom Commonwealth Realms |
2002 | ||
King Charles III Coronation Medal | United Kingdom | 2023 | ||
Gallant Unit Citation | United States | 2004–present | ||
Red-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Red | ||||
Queen's South Africa Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1900–1902 | ||
Queen's Mediterranean Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1902 | ||
Red-Blue-Yellow-Green-Red-Yellow-Red-Green-Yellow-Blue-Red | ||||
Royal Household Long and Faithful Service Medal (Victoria) | United Kingdom | 1872–1901 | The ribbon is actually Royal Stewart Tartan. | |
Red-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Red | ||||
Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal | United States | 1919 | ||
Red-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Brown-Blue | ||||
Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal | Australia | 1993 | ||
Red-Green | ||||
Ghuznee Medal | East India Company | 1839 | ||
Red-Green-Black-Green-Red | ||||
Khedive's Sudan Medal | Egypt | 1911–1926 | ||
Red-Green-Black-White-Blue-White-Black-Green-Red | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNAMIR | United Nations | 1993–1996 | ||
Red-Green-Blue-Green-Red | ||||
New Zealand Prison Service Medal | New Zealand | 1981–present | ||
Red-Green-Red | ||||
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | New Zealand | 1898–2013 | ||
Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Sierra Leone | 1961–1971 | ||
Afghanistan Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1881 | ||
King's African Rifles Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1907–1942 | ||
Royal West African Frontier Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1900–1960 | ||
Red-Green-Red-Green-Red | ||||
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | Australia | 1902–1975 | ||
India Medal | British India | 1896–1902 | ||
Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red | ||||
Croix de Guerre avec palme en vermeil | France | 1940–1945 | ||
Croix de Guerre avec palme en argent | France | 1939–1945 | ||
Croix de Guerre avec palme en bronze | France | 1939–1945 | ||
Croix de Guerre avec étoile en vermeil | France | 1939–1945 | ||
Croix de Guerre avec étoile en argent | France | 1939–1945 | ||
Croix de Guerre avec étoile en bronze | France | 1939–1945 | ||
Croix de Guerre | France | 1939–1945 | ||
Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red | ||||
Croix de guerre | Belgium | 1915–1918 | ||
Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red-Green-Red | ||||
Croix de guerre | Belgium | 1940–1945 | ||
Croix de guerre avec palme d'argent | France | 1915–1918 | ||
Croix de guerre avec palme de bronze | France | 1915–1918 | ||
Croix de guerre avec étoile vermeil | France | 1915–1918 | ||
Croix de guerre avec étoile d'argent | France | 1915–1918 | ||
Croix de guerre avec étoile de bronze | France | 1915–1918 | ||
Croix de guerre | France | 1915–1918 | ||
Red-Green-White-Green-Red | ||||
Newfoundland and Labrador Volunteer Service Medal | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2001–present | ||
Red-Green-White-Red-White-Green-Red | ||||
Ontario Fire Services Long Service Medal | Ontario | 1971–present | ||
Red-Orange-Yellow-Green-Blue-Green-Yellow-Orange-Red | ||||
Army Service Ribbon | United States | 1981–present | ||
Red-Red-Red | ||||
Cross of Valour (CV) | Australia | 1975–present | ||
Star of Courage (SC) | Australia | 1975–present | ||
Red-Red-Red-Red-Red-Red-Red-Red-Red-Red-Red-Red-Red-Red-Red | ||||
Bravery Medal (BM) | Australia | 1975–present | ||
Red-White-Black-White-Red | ||||
Khalifiyyeh Order of Bahrain | Bahrain | ?–present | ||
New Zealand Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | New Zealand | 1976–present | ||
Red-White-Black-White-Red-White-Black-White-Red | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNDOF | United Nations | 1974–present | ||
Red-White-Black-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Black-White-Red | ||||
Allied Subjects' Medal | United Kingdom | 1922 | ||
Red–White–Blue | ||||
1914 Star with Clasp | United Kingdom British Empire |
1919 | Indicated that the recipient of the 1914 Star had served under fire or operated within range of enemy mobile artillery. | |
1914 Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
1917 | Awarded to personnel of the British and Indian Expeditionary Forces who served in France or Belgium between 5 August 1914 (the declaration of war) and midnight of 22–23 November 1914 (the end of the First Battle of Ypres). Also known as the Mons Star. All recipients also received the Victory Medal. | |
1914–15 Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
1918 | Awarded to personnel of the armed forces who served in any theatre of the First World War between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. Those who had received the 1914 Star were not eligible and neither were those who had received the Africa General Service Medal or Khedive's Sudan Medal for service between those dates. All recipients also received the Victory Medal. | |
Butler Medal (Colored Troops Medal) | United States | 1865 | ||
Red-White-Blue-Black-Blue-White-Red | ||||
Cuban Pacification Medal (Army) | United States | 1909 | ||
Cuban Pacification Medal (Navy) | United States | 1909 | ||
Red-White-Blue-Blue-White-Blue-Green-Blue-White-Blue-Blue-White Red | ||||
Navy Good Conduct Medal | United States | 1869–1880 | ||
Department of Homeland Security Outstanding Unit Award | United States | 2021–present | ||
Red-White-Blue-Green-Red | ||||
NC-4 Medal | United States | 1929 | ||
Red-White-Blue-Orange-Green-Yellow-Green-Orange-Blue-White-Red | ||||
New Zealand Special Service Medal (Asian Tsunami) | New Zealand | 2005 | ||
Red-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Red | ||||
Newfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal | Canada | 1981 | ||
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth Realms |
1977 | ||
Air Force Recognition Ribbon | United States | 1980–2020 | ||
Air and Space Recognition Ribbon | United States | 2020–present | ||
Red-White-Blue-Red-White | ||||
Operational Service Medal (Haiti) | Canada | 2010–present | ||
Permanent Overseas Forces Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1910–1930 | ||
Red-White-Blue-White-Black-White-Blue-White-Red | ||||
Prisoner of War Medal | United States | 1985–present | ||
Red-White-Blue-White-Blue | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNOMIL | United Nations | 1993–1997 | ||
Red-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Red | ||||
King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom | United Kingdom | 1947 | ||
Red-White-Blue-White-Red | ||||
Alaska Adjutant General's Marksmanship Proficiency Medal | Alaska | ?–present | ||
General Campaign Star (Allied Force) | Canada | 2009–present | ||
New Zealand Gallantry Star (NZGS) | New Zealand | 1999–present | ||
Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Siam | Siam | 1918–1939 | ||
Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand | Thailand | 1939–present | ||
Distinguished Service Cross | United States | 1918–present | ||
Air Force Cross | United States | 1964–present | ||
Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red | ||||
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" Device | United States | 1954–2013 | ||
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | United States | 1954–2020 | ||
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award | United States | 2020–present | ||
Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red | ||||
Czechoslovak War Cross (Československý válečný kříž) | Czechoslovakia | 1940–1945 | ||
Red-White-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-Red-White-Blue-White-Red | ||||
National Defense Service Medal | United States | 1953–present | ||
Red-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Red | ||||
National Service Medal | Royal British Legion | ? | ||
Red-White-Blue-Yellow-Green | ||||
Inter-American Defense Board Medal | Organization of American States | 1945–present | ||
Red-White-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-White-Red | ||||
Fleet Marine Reserve Medal | United States | 1925–1939 | ||
Organized Marine Corps Reserve Medal | United States | 1939–1984 | ||
Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal | United States | 1984–present | ||
Red-White-Green-Red-White-Green-Red-White-Red-White | ||||
International Commission of Control and Supervision Medal | International Commission of Control and Supervision | 1973–1975 | ||
Red-White-Green-White-Black-Yellow-Black-White-Green-White-Red | ||||
Iraq Campaign Medal | United States | 2005–2011 | ||
Red-White-Green-White-Red | ||||
Special Service Medal | Canada | 1984–present | ||
General Campaign Star | Canada | 2004–2009 | ||
General Campaign Star (South-West Asia) | Canada | 2009–present | ||
Operational Service Medal (Sierra Leone) | Canada | 2010–present | ||
Operational Service Medal (Sudan) | Canada | 2010–present | ||
Italy Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Women's Voluntary Service Medal | Women's Voluntary Service | 1961–1966 | ||
Women's Royal Voluntary Service Medal | Women's Royal Voluntary Service | 1966–present | ||
Red-White-Green-White-Red-White-Green-White-Red | ||||
Ontario Provincial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Ontario | 1949–199? | ||
Red-White-Green-Yellow-Green-White-Red | ||||
New Zealand General Service Medal (Iraq 2015) | New Zealand | 2016–present | ||
Red-White-Grey-White-Red | ||||
General Campaign Star (Expedition) | Canada | 2009–present | ||
Operational Service Medal (Expedition) | Canada | 2010–present | ||
Red-White-Red | ||||
Canada General Service Medal | Canada | 1899 | ||
Companion of the Order of Canada (CC) | Canada | 1967–present | ||
Officer of the Order of Canada (OC) | Canada | 1967–present | ||
Member of the Order of Canada (CM) | Canada | 1967–present | ||
Operational Service Medal (Humanitas) | Canada | 2010–present | ||
Order of New Zealand (ONZ) | New Zealand | 1987–present | ||
Army Wound Ribbon | United States | 1917–1918 | ||
Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal | United States | 1923–present | ||
Red-White-Red-Black-Red-White-Red | ||||
Sacrifice Medal | Canada | 2008–present | ||
Red-White-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-White-Red | ||||
New Zealand Gallantry Medal (NZGM) | New Zealand | 1999–present | ||
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon | United States | 1962–present | ||
Red-White-Red-Blue-Red-White-Red | ||||
New Zealand Gallantry Decoration (NZGD) | New Zealand | 1999–present | ||
Royal Victorian Order (GCVO/KCVO/DCVO/CVO/LVO/MVO) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1896–present | ||
Royal Victorian Medal (RVM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1896–present | ||
Royal Victorian Chain | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1902–present | ||
Red-White-Red-Blue-White-Blue-Red-White-Red | ||||
Royal Victorian Order (Honorary) (GCVO/KCVO/DCVO/CVO/LVO/MVO) | United Kingdom | 1896–present | ||
Royal Victorian Medal (Honorary)(RVM) | United Kingdom | 1896–present | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Black-White-Red-White-Red | ||||
New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal | New Zealand | 1990 | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Red | ||||
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award | United States | 2004–2020 | ||
Air and Space Meritorious Unit Award | United States | 2020–present | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Green-Red-White-Red-White | ||||
International Commission of Control and Supervision Medal | International Commission of Control and Supervision | 1973 | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Red | ||||
Palmes d'or de l'ordre de la Couronne/Gouden Palmen Kroonorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
Palmes d'argent de l'ordre de la Couronne/Zilveren Palmen Kroonorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
Médaille d'or de l'ordre de la Couronne/Gouden Medaille Kroonorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
Médaille d'argent de l'ordre de la Couronne/Zilveren Medaille Kroonorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
Médaille de bronze de l'ordre de la Couronne/Bronzen Medaille Kroonorde | Belgium | ?–present | ||
British Columbia Firefighter Medal of Bravery | British Columbia | ?–present | ||
Star of Military Valour (SMV) | Canada | 1993–present | ||
New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal | New Zealand | 1887–1931 | ||
Philippine Defense Ribbon | Philippines | 1944 | ||
Philippine Defense Medal | Philippines | 1945 | ||
Sea Gallantry Medal (SGM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1855–1989 | ||
Albert Medal 2nd Class (Land) (AM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1877–1917 | ||
Albert Medal (Land) (AM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1917–1971 | ||
Meritorious Service Medal | United States | 1969–present | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red | ||||
Canadian Forces' Decoration and Five Bars | Canada | 1951–present | ||
Canadian Forces' Decoration and Four Bars | Canada | 1951–present | ||
Canadian Forces' Decoration and Three Bars | Canada | 1951–present | ||
Canadian Forces' Decoration and Two Bars | Canada | 1951–present | ||
Canadian Forces' Decoration and Bar | Canada | 1951–present | ||
Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD) | Canada | 1951–present | ||
Medal of Military Valour (MMV) | Canada | 1993–present | ||
Naval General Service Medal with MID etc | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1920–1962 | ||
Naval General Service Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1915–1962 | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red | ||||
Albert Medal 1st Class (Land) (AM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1877–1917 | ||
Albert Medal in Gold (Land) (AM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1917–1949 | ||
Special Service Medal | South Vietnam | 1950–1975 | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red | ||||
Canadian Centennial Medal | Canada | 1967 | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red | ||||
Army Good Conduct Medal | United States | 1941–present | ||
Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red | ||||
Czechoslovak War Cross (Československý válečný kříž) | Czechoslovakia | 1918 | ||
Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal | United States | 1929–1933 | ||
Red-White-Yellow-White-Blue | ||||
Candahar, Ghuznee, Cabul Medal | East India Company | 1842 | ||
Jellalabad Medal | East India Company | 1842 | ||
Kelat-I-Ghilzie Medal | East India Company | 1842 | ||
Scinde Medal | East India Company | 1843 | ||
Gwalior Star | East India Company | 1843 | ||
Kabul to Kandahar Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
1881 | ||
Red-White-Yellow-White-Green-White-Yellow-White-Red | ||||
Order of Ontario (OOnt) | Ontario | 1986–present | ||
Red-White-Yellow-White-Red | ||||
Operational Service Medal (South-West Asia) | Canada | 2010–present | ||
Red-Yellow-Black-Purple-Black-Yellow-Red | ||||
Medaille van Gekroond België (Bronzen) | Koninklijke en Menslievende Vereniging van Dragers van Eretekens en Medailles van Belgie | ?–present | ||
Red-Yellow-Black-Red-Black-Yellow-Red | ||||
Medaille van Gekroond België (Goud) | Koninklijke en Menslievende Vereniging van Dragers van Eretekens en Medailles van Belgie | ?–present | ||
Medaille van Gekroond België (Zilver) | Koninklijke en Menslievende Vereniging van Dragers van Eretekens en Medailles van Belgie | ?–present | ||
Red-Yellow-Black-White-Black-Yellow-Red | ||||
New Zealand General Service Medal (Timor-Leste) | New Zealand | 2007–2012 | ||
Red-Yellow-Black-White-Blue-White-Black-Yellow-Red | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNOMUR | United Nations | 1993–1994 | ||
Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red | ||||
Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers | Canada | 2015–present | ||
Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red | ||||
Armed Forces Honor Medal 2nd Class | South Vietnam | 1953–1975 | ||
Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red | ||||
Order of New Brunswick (ONB) | New Brunswick | 2000–present | ||
Royal Family Order of Edward VII | United Kingdom | 1901–1910 | ||
Red-Yellow-Green | ||||
General Service Medal | Oman | 1963–? | ||
Red-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Red | ||||
Superior Unit Award | United States | 1985–present | ||
Red-Yellow-Red | ||||
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | Cape Colony | 1896–1913 | ||
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Cape Colony | 1896–1910 | ||
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | Natal | 1897–1913 | ||
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Natal | 1897–1910 | ||
New Zealand Territorial Service Medal | New Zealand | 1911–1931 | ||
African Police Medal for Meritorious Service | United Kingdom British Empire |
1915–1948 | ||
Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon | United States | 1945–1965 | ||
Red-Yellow-Red-White-Red-Yellow-Red | ||||
Voluntary Medical Service Medal | British Red Cross/St Andrew's Ambulance | 1932–present | ||
Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red | ||||
Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal | Canada | 1985–present | ||
Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery | Ontario | 1976–present | ||
Marine Corps Expeditionary Ribbon | United States | 1919–1921 | ||
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal | United States | 1921–present | ||
Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red | ||||
Gallantry Cross | South Vietnam | 1950–1975 | ||
Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm | South Vietnam | 1968–1975 | ||
White-Black-Green-Red-Green-Black-White | ||||
Military Merit Order | United Arab Emirates | ?–present | ||
White-Black-Red-Green-Red-Black-White | ||||
East Timor Medal | New Zealand | 2000–2006 | ||
White-Black-Red-White | ||||
Army of Occupation Medal | United States | 1947–1990 | ||
Navy Occupation Service Medal | United States | 1947–1990 | ||
White-Black-White | ||||
New Zealand War Service Medal | New Zealand | 1946 | ||
White-Black-White-Black-White-Black-White | ||||
Prison Services Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | 2010–present | ||
White-Black-White-Black-White-Black-White-Black-White-Black-White | ||||
New Zealand Operational Service Medal | New Zealand | 2002–present | ||
White-Black-White-Red-White-Black-White | ||||
Special Constabulary Medal | United Kingdom | 1919–1920 | ||
Special Constabulary Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1920–present | ||
White-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-Blue-White | ||||
Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal | United States | 1976–present | ||
White-Blue-Green-Yellow-Green-Blue-White | ||||
Sierra Leone Police Long Service Medal | Sierra Leone | |||
White-Blue-Red-Blue-White | ||||
Indian Police Medal (IPM) | British India | 1932–1947 | ||
Indian Police Medal (IPM) | India | 1947–1950 | ||
King Edward VII Coronation Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1902 | ||
Transportation Distinguished Service Medal | United States | 1992–2003 | ||
White-Blue-Red-White | ||||
Royal New Zealand Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | New Zealand | 1985–present | ||
Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919–present | ||
White-Blue-Red-Yellow-Red-Blue-White | ||||
Royal Order of the Omujwaara Kondo (OOKB) | Bunyoro | 2010–present | ||
White-Blue-White | ||||
Australian Police Medal (APM) | Australia | 1986–present | ||
Order of the Sacred Tripod with Special Grand Cordon | Republic of China Taiwan |
1929–present | ||
Royal New Zealand Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | New Zealand | 1985–present | ||
Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1848−present | ||
Order of the Star of India (GCSI/KCSI/CSI) | United Kingdom British India |
1861−1948 | ||
Order of the Crown of India (CI) | United Kingdom British India |
1878−1947 | ||
King's Police Medal (KPM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1909−1933 | ||
United Nations Special Service Medal | United Nations | 1995–present | ||
Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal | United States | 1930 | ||
Air Gallantry Cross with Gold Wing | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
Air Gallantry Cross with Silver Wing | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
Air Gallantry Cross with Bronze Wing | South Vietnam | ?–1975 | ||
White-Blue-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Blue-White | ||||
Indian Police Medal for Gallantry (IPM) | British India | 1945–1947 | ||
Indian Police Medal for Gallantry (IPM) | India | 1947–1950 | ||
White-Blue-White-Blue-White | ||||
Orden de Mayo (Al Mérito Naval) | Argentina | 1957–present | ||
Order of the Sacred Tripod with Ribbon | Republic of China Taiwan |
1929–present | ||
NATO Medal for Kosovo | NATO | 1999 | ||
King's Police Medal (KPM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1933−1940 | ||
King's Police and Fire Services Medal (KPFSM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1940−1954 | ||
Queen's Police Medal (QPM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1954−2022 | ||
King's's Police Medal (KPM) | United Kingdom | 2022−present | ||
Peary Polar Expedition Medal | United States | 1945 | ||
Korean Service Medal | United States | 1950–1954 | ||
White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White | ||||
Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Australia | 1956−1976 | ||
NATO Medal for Macedonia | NATO | 2001 | ||
Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1951−present | ||
White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Yellow-White-Red-White-Yellow-White-Blue-White-Blue-White | ||||
Adjutant General's Twenty Ribbon | Missouri | ?–present | ||
White-Blue-White-Red-White | ||||
Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1918−1928 | ||
White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White | ||||
Order of Manitoba (OM) | Manitoba | 1999–present | ||
Order of the Northwest Territories (ONWT) | Northwest Territories | 2015–present | ||
King's Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom | United Kingdom | 1947 | ||
White-Blue-White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue-White | ||||
Enlisted Person of the Year Ribbon | United States | 1999–present | ||
White-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-Red-White-Blue-White | ||||
Coast Guard Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon | United States | 1984–present | ||
White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White | ||||
Australian General Service Medal for Korea | Australia | 2010–2014 | ||
White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White | ||||
Air Force Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon | United States | 1976–present | ||
White-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-White | ||||
Jersey Honorary Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Jersey | 2014–present | ||
White-Green-Blue-White-Blue-Green-White | ||||
Order of Nunavut (ONu) | Nunavut | 2011–present | ||
White–Green–White | ||||
Reserve Decoration (RD) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1941–present | Discontinued by the United Kingdom in 1999. Still awarded by New Zealand. | |
White-Green-White-Blue-Green-Blue-White-Green-White | ||||
Royal Naval Auxiliary Service Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1965–1994 | ||
White–Green–White-Green-White | ||||
Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1941–1957 | ||
Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1943–1949 | ||
Queen's Ambulance Service Medal (QAM) | United Kingdom | 2012–2022 | ||
King's Ambulance Service Medal (KAM) | United Kingdom | 2022–present | ||
White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White | ||||
Ambulance Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | 1996–present | ||
White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White-Green-White | ||||
Army Commendation Medal | United States | 1945–present | ||
White-Green-White-Red-White | ||||
Order of Prince Edward Island (OPEI) | Prince Edward Island | 1996–present | ||
White-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-White | ||||
Military Merit Medal | South Vietnam | 1950–1975 | ||
White-Grey-White-Blue-White-Yellow-White | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNPSG | United Nations | 1998 | ||
White-Orange-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Orange-White | ||||
Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation with Hurricane Katrina Clasp | United States | 2005 | ||
Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation | United States | 1957–present | ||
White–Purple–White | ||||
Military Cross and Three Bars (MC***) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−present | Indicates that the MC has been awarded four times. Only four have been awarded to date. | |
Military Cross and Two Bars (MC**) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−present | Indicates that the MC has been awarded three times. | |
Military Cross and Bar (MC*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1916−present | Indicates that the MC has been awarded twice. It was last awarded by Australia in 1971. | |
Military Cross (MC) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1915−present | Third-level award for junior officers and warrant officers of the armed forces for gallantry in the face of the enemy on land. Temporary majors were eligible from 1917 and substantive majors from 1953. All ranks became eligible from 1993. It was last awarded by Australia in 1972, Fiji in 1982, New Zealand in 1970, Nigeria in 1962 and Southern Rhodesia in 1956. | |
Purple Heart | United States | 1932–present | ||
White-Red-Blue-Red-Blue-Red-White | ||||
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1953 | ||
White-Red-Blue-Red-White | ||||
New Zealand Public Service Medal | New Zealand | 2018–present | ||
Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1922–1999 | ||
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal | United Kingdom Commonwealth Realms |
2022 | ||
White-Red-Green-Red-White | ||||
Ulster Defence Regiment Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | 1982–1992 | ||
White-Red-White | ||||
Gran Cruz de la Orden de Mayo (Al Mérito Militar) | Argentina | 1957–present | ||
Gran Oficial de la Orden de Mayo (Al Mérito Militar) | Argentina | 1957–present | ||
Comendador de la Orden de Mayo (Al Mérito Militar) | Argentina | 1957–present | ||
Oficial de la Orden de Mayo (Al Mérito Militar) | Argentina | 1957–present | ||
Caballero de la Orden de Mayo (Al Mérito Militar) | Argentina | 1957–present | ||
Indian Meritorious Service Medal | British India | 1916−1917 | ||
Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | British India | 1916−1947 | ||
New Zealand Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | New Zealand | 1985–present | ||
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | South Africa | 1930−1952 | ||
Abyssinian War Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1869 | ||
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1916−1930 | ||
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1916−1917 | ||
Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1930−present | ||
Empire Gallantry Medal (Civil Division) (EGM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1936−1940 | ||
Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) for Gallantry (GBE/KBE/DBE/CBE/OBE/MBE) |
United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1958−1974 | It was last awarded by Australia and New Zealand in 1974, Canada in 1968, Sierra Leone in 1971 and Southern Rhodesia in 1959. | |
Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) (GBE/KBE/DBE/CBE/OBE/MBE) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1936−present | ||
British Empire Medal (Civil Division) for Gallantry (BEM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1958−1974 | It was last awarded by Australia in 1974, Canada in 1968, Fiji and New Zealand in 1973, Mauritius in 1972, Sierra Leone in 1971 and Southern Rhodesia in 1964. | |
British Empire Medal (Civil Division) (BEM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1936−present | ||
Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit | United States | 1942–present | ||
Commander of the Legion of Merit | United States | 1942–present | ||
Officer of the Legion of Merit | United States | 1942–present | ||
Legion of Merit with "V" Device | United States | 1942–2017 | ||
Legion of Merit | United States | 1942–present | ||
White-Red-White-Blue-Black-Blue-White-Red-White | ||||
Governor's Twelve Ribbon | Missouri | ?–present | ||
White-Red-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Blue-White-Red-White | ||||
Defense Meritorious Service Medal | United States | 1977–present | ||
White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White | ||||
King George VI Coronation Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1937 | ||
Bronze Star Medal | United States | 1944–present | ||
White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-White-Red-White | ||||
King's Police Medal for Gallantry (KPM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1933−1940 | ||
King's Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry (KPFSM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1940−1954 | ||
Queen's Police Medal for Gallantry (QPM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1954−1977 | ||
White-Red-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Red-White | ||||
National Police Service Medal | Australia | 2011–present | ||
White-Red-White-Red-White | ||||
Order of the Sacred Tripod with Special Ribbon | Republic of China Taiwan |
1929–present | ||
Indian Meritorious Service Medal | British India | 1917−1947 | ||
Indian Mutiny Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1858–1868 | ||
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1917−present | ||
Empire Gallantry Medal (Military Division) (EGM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1936−1940 | ||
Order of the British Empire (Military Division) for Gallantry (GBE/KBE/DBE/CBE/OBE/MBE) |
United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1958−1974 | It was last awarded by Canada in 1968 and Australia in 1974. | |
Order of the British Empire (Military Division) (GBE/KBE/DBE/CBE/OBE/MBE) |
United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1936−present | ||
British Empire Medal (Military Division) for Gallantry (BEM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1958−1974 | It was last awarded by Nigeria and Southern Rhodesia in 1962, Canada in 1967, Australia in 1972 and New Zealand in 1973. | |
British Empire Medal (Military Division) (BEM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1936−present | ||
Training Service Medal 2nd Class | South Vietnam | 1964–1975 | ||
White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White | ||||
Training Service Medal 1st Class | South Vietnam | 1964–1975 | ||
White-Yellow-White-Blue-White-Yellow-White | ||||
National Crime Agency Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom | 2017–present | ||
White-Yellow-White-Grey-White-Blue-White-Grey-White-Yellow-White | ||||
NATO Meritorious Service Medal | NATO | 2003–present | ||
White-Yellow-White-Yellow-White | ||||
Order of the Sacred Tripod with Rosette | Republic of China Taiwan |
1929–present | ||
Yellow-Black-White | ||||
Royal Niger Company's Medal | Royal Niger Company | 1899 | ||
Yellow-Black-White-Red-Yellow | ||||
Iraq Medal with Clasp | United Kingdom | 2004 | ||
Iraq Medal | United Kingdom | 2004–2011 | ||
Yellow-Black-Yellow-Black-Yellow | ||||
Ashanti Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
1896 | ||
Yellow-Black-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Black-Yellow | ||||
Sonderstufe des Großkreuzes | West Germany Germany |
1951–present | ||
Großkreuz in besonderer Ausführung | West Germany Germany |
1951–present | ||
Großkreuz | West Germany Germany |
1951–present | ||
Großes Verdienstkreuz mit Stern und Schulterband | West Germany Germany |
1951–present | ||
Großes Verdienstkreuz mit Stern | West Germany Germany |
1951–present | ||
Großes Verdienstkreuz | West Germany Germany |
1951–present | ||
Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse | West Germany Germany |
1951–present | ||
Verdienstkreuz am Bande | West Germany Germany |
1951–present | ||
Verdienstmedaille | West Germany Germany |
1951–present | ||
Yellow-Blue-Blue-Red-Blue-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan with Clasp | United Kingdom | 2003–2021 | ||
Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan | United Kingdom | 2003–2021 | ||
Yellow-Blue-Green-Yellow | ||||
Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1967-1999 | ||
Yellow-Blue-Red | ||||
Orden de Abdón Calderón de Primera Clase | Ecuador | 1904–present | ||
Orden de Abdón Calderón de Segunda Clase | Ecuador | 1904–present | ||
Orden de Abdón Calderón de Tercera Clase | Ecuador | 1904–present | ||
Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Malaysian Service Medal | Malaysia | 2004 | ||
Navy Accession Training Service Ribbon | United States | 1998–present | ||
Yellow-Blue-Red-Green-Red-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Cadet Forces Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1950–present | Also still awarded by New Zealand. | |
Yellow-Blue-Red-White-Red-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Philippine Independence Ribbon | Philippines | 1946 | ||
Philippine Independence Medal | Philippines | 1968 | ||
Yellow-Blue-Red-Yellow | ||||
Honourable Artillery Company Volunteer Long Service Medal | United Kingdom | 1906–1908 | ||
Honourable Artillery Company Territorial Decoration (TD) | United Kingdom | 1908–1999 | ||
Honourable Artillery Company Territorial Force Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom | 1908–1921 | ||
Honourable Artillery Company Territorial Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom | 1921–1930 | ||
Honourable Artillery Company Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom | 1930–1999 | ||
Honourable Artillery Company Volunteer Reserves Service Medal (VR) | United Kingdom | 1999–present | ||
Yellow-Blue-White-Red-White-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal | United States | 1971–present | ||
Defense Superior Service Medal | United States | 1976–present | ||
Yellow-Blue-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Red-White-Blue-Yellow | ||||
United States Public Health Service Presidential Unit Citation (Second Award) | United States | 2015–present | ||
United States Public Health Service Presidential Unit Citation | United States | 2015–present | ||
Yellow-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-Red-White-Blue-Yellow | ||||
American Defense Service Medal | United States | 1941 | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Order of Australia (Military Division) (AK/AD/AC/AO/AM/OAM) | Australia | 1976–present | ||
Reserve Force Medal with Federation Star | Australia | 1982–2023 | ||
Reserve Force Medal with Four Rosettes | Australia | 1982–2018 | ||
Reserve Force Medal with Three Rosettes | Australia | 1982–2013 | ||
Reserve Force Medal with Two Rosettes | Australia | 1982–2008 | ||
Reserve Force Medal with Rosette | Australia | 1982–2003 | ||
Reserve Force Medal | Australia | 1982–1998 | ||
Commander of the Order of Military Merit (CMM) | Canada | 1972–present | ||
Officer of the Order of Military Merit (OMM) | Canada | 1972–present | ||
Member of the Order of Military Merit (MMM) | Canada | 1972–present | ||
Khedive's Sudan Medal | Egypt | 1897–1908 | ||
Grand-croix de l'Ordre d'Adolphe de Nassau | Luxembourg | 1858–present | ||
Grand officier de l'Ordre d'Adolphe de Nassau | Luxembourg | 1858–present | ||
Commandeur/Croix d'honneur de l'Ordre d'Adolphe de Nassau | Luxembourg | 1858–present | ||
Officier de l'Ordre d'Adolphe de Nassau | Luxembourg | 1858–present | ||
Chevalier de l'Ordre d'Adolphe de Nassau | Luxembourg | 1858–present | ||
Crimea Medal | United Kingdom | 1854–1856 | ||
Edward Medal (EM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1907–1971 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for UNIKOM | United Nations | 1991–2003 | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword | Sweden | ?–1974 | ||
Commander 1st Class of the Order of the Sword | Sweden | ?–1974 | ||
Commander of the Order of the Sword | Sweden | ?–1974 | ||
Knight 1st Class of the Order of the Sword | Sweden | ?–1974 | ||
Knight of the Order of the Sword | Sweden | ?–1974 | ||
Korea Medal with MID etc | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1951–1953 | ||
Korea Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1951–1953 | ||
Spanish Campaign Medal | United States | 1905–1913 | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Croix de guerre | Luxembourg | 1945–present | ||
Croix de guerre (Unit Citation) | Luxembourg | 1945–present | ||
South Africa Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1854 | ||
South Africa Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1880 | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Defence Long Service Medal with Federation Star | Australia | 1998–present | ||
Defence Long Service Medal with Four Rosettes | Australia | 1998–present | ||
Defence Long Service Medal with Three Rosettes | Australia | 1998–present | ||
Defence Long Service Medal with Two Rosettes | Australia | 1998–present | ||
Defence Long Service Medal with Rosette | Australia | 1998–present | ||
Defence Long Service Medal | Australia | 1998–present | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||
National Medal with Three Rosettes | Australia | 1975–present | ||
National Medal with Two Rosettes | Australia | 1975–present | ||
National Medal with Rosette | Australia | 1975–present | ||
National Medal | Australia | 1975–present | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green-White-Blue-Red-Blue-White-Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Coast Guard Recruiting Service Ribbon | United States | 1995–present | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue-Red-Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon | United States | 1989–present | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal | United Kingdom | 2007–2013 | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||
United Nations Emergency Force Medal | United Nations | 1956–1967 | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Africa Star with North Africa 1942–43 Clasp | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Africa Star with 1st Army Clasp | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Africa Star with 8th Army Clasp | United Kingdom British Empire |
1945 | ||
Africa Star | United Kingdom British Empire |
1943 | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Queen's Fire Service Medal for Gallantry (QFSM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1954–1977 | ||
Yellow-Blue-Yellow-White-Yellow-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal | United States | 1960–2020 | ||
Air and Space Distinguished Service Medal | United States | 2020–present | ||
Yellow-Green-Black-Blue-Yellow | ||||
Australian Operational Service Medal for Greater Middle East Operation | Australia | 2012–present | ||
Yellow-Green-Blue-Green-Yellow | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNOSOM | United Nations | 1992–1995 | ||
Yellow-Green-Green-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Green-Green-Yellow | ||||
Armed Forces Service Medal | United States | 1996–present | ||
Yellow-Green-Orange-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Orange-Green-Yellow | ||||
Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal | Ceylon | 1955 | ||
Yellow-Green-White-Blue-White-Green-Yellow | ||||
New Zealand General Service Medal (Greater Middle East) | New Zealand | 2016–present | ||
Yellow-Green-White-Yellow-Green | ||||
Texas Cavalry Medal | United States | 1924 | ||
Yellow-Green-Yellow | ||||
Peace Medal | Oman | 1979–? | ||
Territorial Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1921-1930 | ||
Efficiency Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1930-present | Discontinued by the United Kingdom in 1999. Still awarded by New Zealand. | |
Women's Army Corps Service Medal | United States | 1943–1945 | ||
Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow | ||||
Saskatchewan Centennial Medal | Saskatchewan | 2005 | ||
Territorial War Medal | United Kingdom | 1920 | ||
Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal (QVRM) | United Kingdom | 1999–2022 | ||
King's Volunteer Reserves Medal (KVRM) | United Kingdom | 2022–present | ||
Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Green-Yellow | ||||
Australian Sports Medal | Australia | 2000–2001 | ||
Australian Sports Medal | Australia | 2021–present | ||
Yellow-Grey-Yellow-Green-Yellow-Grey-Yellow | ||||
Civilian Service Medal (Afghanistan) | United Kingdom | 2011–2021 | ||
Yellow-Purple-Red-Purple-Yellow | ||||
Iraq Medal | Australia | 2004–2013 | ||
Yellow-Red | ||||
East and Central Africa Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1899 | ||
Yellow-Red-Black | ||||
Queen's Sudan Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1899 | ||
Yellow-Red-Black-Red-Yellow | ||||
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr für Tapferkeit | Germany | 2008–present | ||
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Gold in besonderer Ausführung | Germany | 2008–present | ||
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Silber in besonderer Ausführung | Germany | 2008–present | ||
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Gold | West Germany Germany |
1980–present | ||
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Silber | West Germany Germany |
1980–present | ||
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Bronze | West Germany Germany |
1980–present | ||
Ehrenmedaille der Bundeswehr | West Germany Germany |
1980–present | ||
Yellow-Red-Black-White-Black-Red-Yellow | ||||
South-West Asia Service Medal with Afghanistan and Rotation Bars | Canada | 2002–present | ||
South-West Asia Service Medal with Afghanistan Bar | Canada | 2002–present | ||
South-West Asia Service Medal | Canada | 2002–present | ||
Yellow-Red-Blue-White-Blue-Red-Yellow | ||||
New Zealand General Service Medal (Counter-Piracy) | New Zealand | 2015–present | ||
Yellow-Red-Grey-Blue-Grey-Red-Yellow | ||||
Navy Recruit Honor Graduate Ribbon | United States | 2015–present | ||
Yellow-Red-White-Black-Blue-Black-White-Red-Yellow | ||||
United Nations Service Medal for UNAVEM | United Nations | 1988–1997 | ||
United Nations Service Medal for MONUA | United Nations | 1997–1999 | ||
Yellow-Red-White-Green-White-Red-Yellow | ||||
New Zealand Defence Meritorious Service Medal | New Zealand | 2013–present | ||
Yellow-Red-Yellow | ||||
Empress of India Medal | British India | 1877 | ||
China War Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1843 | ||
Second China War Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1861 | ||
Third China War Medal | United Kingdom British Empire |
1902 | ||
Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1917–present | ||
Knight Bachelor | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1974–present | ||
Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow | ||||
Armed Forces Honor Medal 1st Class | South Vietnam | 1953–1975 | ||
Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow | ||||
New Zealand Police Meritorious Service Medal | New Zealand | 2013–present | ||
Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow | ||||
Queen's Fire Service Medal (QFSM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1954–2022 | ||
King's Fire Service Medal (KFSM) | United Kingdom Commonwealth |
2022–present | ||
West Indies Campaign Medal | United States | 1908 | ||
China Service Medal | United States | 1942 | ||
Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow | ||||
Fire Brigade Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1954–present | ||
Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation | South Vietnam | 1955–1975 | ||
Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Red-Yellow | ||||
Texas Cold War Medal | Texas | 2000 | ||
Yellow-White-Blue-White-Yellow | ||||
Navy Battle Efficiency Ribbon (Fourth Award) | United States | 1976–present | ||
Navy Battle Efficiency Ribbon (Third Award) | United States | 1976–present | ||
Navy Battle Efficiency Ribbon (Second Award) | United States | 1976–present | ||
Navy Battle Efficiency Ribbon | United States | 1976–present | ||
Yellow-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Blue-Yellow-Blue-White-Yellow | ||||
Coast Guard Excellence Ribbon | United States | 1990–present | ||
Yellow-White-Red-White-Yellow | ||||
Nursing Service Cross (NSC) | Australia | 1992–2010 | ||
Yellow-White-Red-White-Yellow-Blue-White-Red-Yellow-White-Red-White-Yellow | ||||
Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal | United States | 1942–1946 | ||
Yellow-White-Yellow | ||||
Queen's Medal for Chiefs in Silver | United Kingdom British Empire |
1953–? | ||
Yellow-White-Yellow-Green-Blue-Yellow-Red-Yellow-Blue-Green-Yellow-White-Yellow | ||||
Alaska Cold War Service Ribbon | Alaska | 2000 | ||
Louisiana Cold War Victory Medal | Louisiana | 2000 | ||
Yellow-White-Yellow-White-Yellow | ||||
Queen's Medal for Chiefs in Gold | United Kingdom British Empire |
1953–? | ||
Horizontal stripes | ||||
Blue-White-Red-White Blue | ||||
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon | United States | 1984–present | ||
Blue-Yellow-Red | ||||
Navy Presidential Unit Citation with Nautilus Clasp | United States | 1958 | ||
Navy Presidential Unit Citation with Triton Clasp | United States | 1960 | ||
Navy Presidential Unit Citation | United States | 1942–present | ||
Purple-White | ||||
Distinguished Flying Cross and Two Bars (DFC**) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1918−1919 | Indicates that the DFC has been awarded three times. Only three were ever awarded. | |
Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar (DFC*) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1918−1919 | Indicates that the DFC has been awarded twice. | |
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1918−1919 | Third-level award for junior officers and warrant officers of the Royal Air Force for gallantry in the face of the enemy in the air. | |
Distinguished Flying Medal and Bar (DFM*) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1918−1919 | Indicates that the DFM has been awarded twice. Only one was ever awarded. | |
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1918−1919 | Third-level award for other ranks of the Royal Air Force for gallantry in the face of the enemy in the air. | |
Red-White | ||||
Air Force Cross and Bar (AFC*) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1918−1919 | Indicates that the AFC has been awarded twice. Only two were ever awarded. | |
Air Force Cross (AFC) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1918−1919 | Third-level award for junior officers and warrant officers of the Royal Air Force for gallantry not in the face of the enemy in the air. | |
Air Force Medal and Bar (AFM*) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1918−1919 | Indicates that the AFM has been awarded twice. Only two were ever awarded. | |
Air Force Medal (AFM) | United Kingdom British Empire |
1918−1919 | Third-level award for other ranks of the Royal Air Force for gallantry not in the face of the enemy in the air. | |
Diagonal stripes | ||||
Blue-Red | ||||
Royal Household Long and Faithful Service Medal (George V) | United Kingdom | 1910–1936 | ||
Royal Household Long and Faithful Service Medal (George VI) | United Kingdom | 1936–1952 | ||
Green-Yellow | ||||
Conspicuous Service Cross and Bar (CSC*) | Australia | 1989–present | ||
Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC) | Australia | 1989–present | ||
Conspicuous Service Medal and Bar (CSM*) | Australia | 1989–present | ||
Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) | Australia | 1989–present | ||
Purple-White | ||||
Distinguished Flying Cross and Two Bars (DFC**) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919−present | Indicates that the DFC has been awarded three times. | |
Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar (DFC*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919−present | Indicates that the DFC has been awarded twice. It was last awarded by Australia in 1968. | |
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919−present | Third-level award for junior officers and warrant officers of the armed forces for gallantry in the face of the enemy in the air. Originally restricted to the Royal Air Force, members of the Fleet Air Arm were eligible from 1941 and of the army from 1942. All ranks became eligible from 1993. It was last awarded by Australia and New Zealand in 1972. | |
Distinguished Flying Medal and Two Bars (DFM**) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919−1993 | Indicates that the DFM has been awarded three times. Only one was ever awarded. | |
Distinguished Flying Medal and Bar (DFM*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919−1993 | Indicates that the DFM has been awarded twice. | |
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919−1993 | Third-level award for other ranks of the armed forces for gallantry in the face of the enemy in the air. Originally restricted to the Royal Air Force. It was last awarded by Australia in 1971. | |
Red-Green | ||||
Campaign Medal | Oman | 1959−? | ||
Red-White | ||||
Air Force Cross and Two Bars (AFC**) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919−present | Indicates that the AFC has been awarded three times. Only twelve have been awarded to date. | |
Air Force Cross and Bar (AFC*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919−present | Indicates that the AFC has been awarded twice. It was last awarded by Australia in 1968 and New Zealand in 1970. | |
Air Force Cross (AFC) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919−present | Third-level award for junior officers and warrant officers of the armed forces for gallantry not in the face of the enemy in the air. Originally restricted to the Royal Air Force, members of the Fleet Air Arm were eligible from 1941 and of the army from 1942. All ranks became eligible from 1993. Civilians were also eligible from 1919 to 1932.[c] | |
Air Force Medal and Bar (AFM*) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919−1993 | Indicates that the AFM has been awarded twice. Only ten were ever awarded. The last award was in 1979. | |
Air Force Medal (AFM) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1919−1993 | Third-level award for other ranks of the armed forces for gallantry not in the face of the enemy in the air. Originally restricted to the Royal Air Force. Civilians were also eligible from 1919 to 1932. It was last awarded by Southern Rhodesia in 1963, Australia in 1980 and New Zealand in 1993. | |
Staff Service Medal 1st Class | South Vietnam | 1964–1975 | ||
Staff Service Medal 2nd Class | South Vietnam | 1964–1975 | ||
Red-Yellow | ||||
Air Force Combat Action Medal | United States | 2007–2020 | ||
Combat Action Medal | United States | 2020–present | ||
Point-down chevrons | ||||
White-Red-Grey | ||||
Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) | Australia | 2000–present | ||
Point-up chevrons | ||||
Orange-Yellow | ||||
Star of Gallantry (SG) | Australia | 1991–present | ||
Yellow-Orange | ||||
Medal for Gallantry (MG) | Australia | 1991–present | ||
Dicing | ||||
Black-White | ||||
Police Overseas Service Medal | Australia | 1991–present | ||
Red-White | ||||
Emergency Services Medal (ESM) | Australia | 2000–present | ||
Abstract | ||||
Red-White-Black | ||||
Queen's Service Order (QSO) | New Zealand | 1975–present | ||
Queen's Service Medal (QSM) | New Zealand | 1975–present | ||
Red-White-Green | ||||
Kuwait Liberation Medal | Kuwait | 1994 | ||
Devices | ||||
Mention in Dispatches | Canada | 1990−present | ||
Mention in Dispatches | United Kingdom British Empire |
1919−1920 | Worn on the Victory Medal ribbon by anyone mentioned in dispatches between 1914 and 1920. Only one could be worn. | |
Mention in Dispatches | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1920−1993 | Worn on the appropriate campaign ribbon (or the War Medal ribbon for those awarded during the Second World War). Since 2003, devices can also be worn on the ribbons of UN, NATO and EU medals; before 2003 they could only be worn on British medals. If there is no appropriate ribbon, then the device is worn pinned directly on the jacket.[d] | |
King's/Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct (Military) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1939−1993 | Worn on the appropriate campaign ribbon (or the War Medal ribbon for those awarded during the Second World War). Since 2003, devices can also be worn on the ribbons of UN, NATO and EU medals; before 2003 they could only be worn on British medals. If there is no appropriate ribbon, then the device is worn pinned directly on the jacket.[d] | |
King's/Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air (Military) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1942−1993 | Worn on the appropriate campaign ribbon (or the War Medal ribbon for those awarded during the Second World War). Since 2003, devices can also be worn on the ribbons of UN, NATO and EU medals; before 2003 they could only be worn on British medals. If there is no appropriate ribbon, then the device is worn pinned directly on the jacket.[d] | |
King's/Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air (Civil) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1942−1994 | Worn on the ribbon of the Defence Medal if awarded during the Second World War to qualifying personnel. Otherwise worn pinned directly on the jacket. | |
King's/Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct (Civil) | United Kingdom British Empire and Commonwealth |
1946−1994 | Worn on the ribbon of the Defence Medal if awarded during the Second World War to qualifying personnel. Otherwise worn pinned directly on the jacket. | |
Mention in Dispatches | United Kingdom | 1993−present | Worn on the appropriate campaign ribbon. Since 2003, devices can also be worn on the ribbons of UN, NATO and EU medals; before 2003 they could only be worn on British medals. If there is no appropriate ribbon, then the device is worn pinned directly on the jacket.[d] | |
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct (Military) | United Kingdom | 1993−1994 | Worn on the appropriate campaign ribbon. Since 2003, devices can also be worn on the ribbons of UN, NATO and EU medals; before 2003 they could only be worn on British medals. If there is no appropriate ribbon, then the device is worn pinned directly on the jacket.[d] | |
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air (Military) | United Kingdom | 1993−1994 | Worn on the appropriate campaign ribbon. Since 2003, devices can also be worn on the ribbons of UN, NATO and EU medals; before 2003 they could only be worn on British medals. If there is no appropriate ribbon, then the device is worn pinned directly on the jacket.[d] | |
Queen's Commendation for Bravery | United Kingdom | 1994−present | Worn on the appropriate campaign ribbon. Since 2003, devices can also be worn on the ribbons of UN, NATO and EU medals; before 2003 they could only be worn on British medals. If there is no appropriate ribbon, then the device is worn pinned directly on the jacket.[d] | |
Queen's Commendation for Bravery in the Air | United Kingdom | 1994−present | Worn on the appropriate campaign ribbon. Since 2003, devices can also be worn on the ribbons of UN, NATO and EU medals; before 2003 they could only be worn on British medals. If there is no appropriate ribbon, then the device is worn pinned directly on the jacket.[d] | |
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service | United Kingdom | 1994−present | Worn on the appropriate campaign ribbon. Since 2003, devices can also be worn on the ribbons of UN, NATO and EU medals; before 2003 they could only be worn on British medals. If there is no appropriate ribbon, then the device is worn pinned directly on the jacket.[d] |
Footnotes
[edit]- ^ Naval and Royal Marines personnel had to have served for at least 28 days. Army personnel had to have served overseas for at least 28 days (including garrison duty in India and other such non-war zones). Air force personnel had to have served for at least 28 days, either overseas, or having seen combat while based in the United Kingdom, or ferried aircraft to Europe or served aboard a naval vessel. Merchant Service personnel had to have served at sea for at least six months or made at least one voyage through a danger zone. Members of women's services (including military nursing services) were eligible on the same terms. Civilian personnel serving on naval vessels were eligible on the same terms as naval personnel. VAD, Red Cross, St John's Ambulance and similar civilian medical personnel were eligible on the same terms as army personnel, as were members of civilian labour and transport corps. Marine pilots, fishermen, lightship and cable ship crews and other coastal personnel were eligible on the same terms as Merchant Service personnel. Those who were killed or wounded by enemy action or taken prisoner before they had served 28 days were also eligible.
- ^ It was last awarded by Australia in 1971 and by New Zealand in 1966.
- ^ It was last awarded by Southern Rhodesia in 1960, Canada in 1966, Jamaica in 1968, Australia in 1983 and New Zealand in 1995.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Since 2014, two or three miniature devices can be worn on a single ribbon, backdated to any awards made after 1962; before 2014 only one device could be worn on each ribbon.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:SVG_ribbon_bars_of_the_United_Kingdom
https://www.medals.org.uk/united-nations/united-nations--ribbons1.htm