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Chief of Staff of the AFP Commendation Medal and Ribbon; Gawad sa Kaunlaran; Bronze Cross; Silver Wing Medal; Wounded Personnel Medal; Military Merit Medal. Combat - Spearhead; Achievement/Service - Anahaw; Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal; Military Civic Action Medal; Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas; Military Commendation Medal ...
The Bronze Cross Medal [2] is a single grade military decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines which is awarded for "heroism involving risk of life" under conditions not warranting the award of the Gold Cross Medal. It may be awarded for: 1) voluntary action in the face of great danger above and beyond the call of duty; or 2) other ...
Silver Cross (Medalyang Pilak na Krus) Meritorious Achievement Medal; Distinguished Service medal; Chief of Staff of the AFP Commendation Medal; Gawad sa Kaunlaran (Progress Award) Bronze Cross (Medalyang Tanso na Krus) Silver Wing Medal (Medalyang Pilak na Pakpak) Wounded Personnel Medal (Medalya ng mga Nasugatang Tauhan)
Depending on the category of the individual awards, a bronze or silver star(s) is/are placed on the badge, indicating that the wearer has been a recipient of the following military awards earned in combat: wounded personnel medal - one bronze star; military commendation medal - 2 bronze stars; military merit medal with bronze spearhead devise ...
The Military Merit Medal may be awarded by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Area Commanders, and the Commanders of the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, or Philippine Air Force. Division and major subordinate unit commanders, holding at least the rank of Brigadier General, may also award the medal. [2]
The medal consists of a bronze cross with an oxidized satin finish. Centered on the cross is a gold-plated American bald eagle, wings displayed against a cloud formation (from the crest of the Department of the Air Force Seal) [1] [15] encircled by a laurel wreath finished in green enamel. The reverse side of the medal is blank and may be ...
The World War I Victory Medal was the first inter-service award. This was followed by the Purple Heart, [1] [2] Silver Star Medal, [3] Legion of Merit, [4] Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal decorations. Prior to this time, several older service medals had been issued both to the Army and Navy, but in different versions for each service ...
Grand Cross of the Military Merit Medal Portuguese Order of Aviz was awarded to very senior U.S. officers, during World War II . Most of the medals awarded now in the 21st century United States military, are to the United States European Command Commander usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.