Image Efficiency Decoration NZ ribbon.png frame right Ribbon for the ED The Efficiency Decoration is a medal awarded to New Zealand military officers. This medal is awarded to officers who have both served for twelve years continuously and been models of efficiency in that time. First awarded in 1931, it was a replacement for the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Decoration , which itself was only 29 years old in 1931, being first awarded in 1902. Recipients of this medal are also given the designation of ED to use after their name. References http medals.nzdf.mil.nz category e e6.html NZDF Medals The Efficiency Decoration See also Efficiency Decoration Efficiency Medal Category Military awards and decorations of New Zealand NewZealand stub ... more details
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Expand German Ehrenzeichen des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes date October 2010 File Ehrenzeichen des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes.jpg thumb right The German Red Cross Decoration br Ehrenzeichen des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes The German Red Cross Decoration lang de Ehrenzeichen des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes is a State decoration decoration founded in 1922, first awarded in 1934 and re founded in its present form on 8 May 1953. It is awarded by the German Red Cross . External links Commons category Ehrenzeichen des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes Use dmy dates date October 2010 Category Orders, decorations, and medals of Germany Red Cross Germany stub Orders medals stub de Ehrenzeichen des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes no Tysk R de kors medalje ... more details
Infobox Military Award name Southern Cross Decoration image File Southern Cross Decoration.jpg caption Ribbon 32mm, dark blue, with two white centre lines awarded by South African Defence Force type Decoration eligibility for Outstanding service of the highest order, and utmost devotion to duty status Discontinued first award 1976 last award 2003? individual higher Pro Virtute Decoration lower Pro Merito Decoration image2 File SDlint.gif caption2 Southern Cross Decoration ribbon The Southern Cross Decoration was a South African military decorations South African military decoration . It was instituted on July 1, 1975, and was awarded to officers of the South African Defence Force , for outstanding service of the highest order, and utmost devotion to duty. In practice, it was usually a requirement that the officer must already have been awarded the Southern Cross Medal . The SD was discontinued with effect from April 27, 2003. The decoration is a gold double Maltese cross . The obverse is white, and In the centre is a dark blue roundel displaying the stars of the Southern Cross. The South African coat of arms appears on the reverse. The ribbon is dark blue with two white lines down the centre. The equivalent award for other ranks enlisted men was the Pro Merito Decoration . Both have been superseded by the iPhrothiya yeGolide decoration. References Alexander, E. G. M., Barron G. K. B. and Bateman, A. J. 1986 . South African Orders, Decorations and Medals . Human and Rousseau. Monick, S, 1988 . South African Military Awards 1912 1987 . South African National Museum of Military History . See also British and Commonwealth orders and decorations South African military decorations External links http www.hwmw.bravehost.com South African Medals Website Category Military awards and decorations of South Africa af Suiderkruis dekorasie ... more details
infobox military award name Decoration for Services to the Liberation of Austria br Ehrenzeichen f r Verdienste um die Befreiung sterreichs image File Decoration for Services to the Liberation of Austria.png 150px caption awarded by AUT country type civil awards and decorations Decoration eligibility Austrian citizens for Austrian resistance Active resistance of the Nazi regime and thus contributing to Austria s liberation from Nazi rule. campaign status description motto clasps post nominals established first award last award total posthumous recipients precedence label individual higher Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria Decoration of Honour in Silver same lower Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria Decoration of Merit in Gold related image2 File AUT Honour Medal for Contributions to the Liberation of Austria.png 100px caption2 Ribbon bar of the decoration The Decoration for Services to the Liberation of Austria lang de Ehrenzeichen f r Verdienste um die Befreiung sterreichs was created by federal law on 27 January 1976. ref name Bundesgesetzblatt cite web last first authorlink coauthors title Bundesgesetz vom 27. J nner 1976 work publisher BUNDESGESETZBLATT F R DIE REPUBLIK STERREICH date 24 February 1976 url http www.ris.bka.gv.at Dokumente BgblPdf 1976 79 0 1976 79 0.pdf format language German accessdate 2011 06 19 ref It is a special distinction for men and women who actively resisted the Nazi regime contributing to Austria s liberation from Nazi rule. The President of Austria confers this honour when sent a proposal by the Chancellor of Austria Federal Chancellor based on a report from the Committee on the Austrian Liberation Decoration of Honour. ref name hofburg cite web last first authorlink coauthors title Decorations of Honour work publisher The Federal President of the Republic of Austria year 2011 url http www.hofburg.at show content2.php?s2id 8&language en format doi accessdate 2011 06 19 ref See also ... more details
Unsourced image removed Image Canadian ED.gif thumb 200px Canadian Efficiency Decoration The Canadian Efficiency Decoration ED was a Canadian military award given to officers of the non permanent active militia , Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF Auxiliary and Reserve who completed twenty years of meritorious Armed forces military service . Similar Efficiency Decoration s were also awarded by other Commonwealth of Nations Commonwealth countries. A bar was issued for an additional 20 years of meritorious service. Approximately 3,700 medals were issued. Time spent in war service counted double towards the 20 year requirement and time spent in the Other Ranks ranks counted as half. This award was superseded by the Canadian Forces Decoration . Sources http www.vac acc.gc.ca remembers sub.cfm?source collections cmdp mainmenu group11 edc Canadian Efficiency Decoration Veteran s Affairs Canada Category Military awards and decorations of Canada Canada mil hist stub fr D coration d efficacit du Canada ... more details
Infobox Military Award name Civic Decoration Belgium image Image Croix Civique 1iere Classe.jpg caption ... recipients individual higher Order of Leopold II same lower image2 caption2 The Civic Decoration lang fr D coration Civique , lang nl Burgerlijke Ereteken is a civil decoration of Belgium . It was created ... of bravery, devotion or humanity. A separate decoration was created for meritorious services as a firefighter . On 18 May 1915, the Civic Decoration 1914 1915 later 1918 was created to reward civilians and non combatants who served their country with distinction during World War I . A similar Decoration was also created for World War II . The Civic Decoration is solely awarded by Royal Decree , even ... award this Decoration to their employees. Classes The Civic Decoration is awarded in two classes ... into a First, Second and Third Class . These classes are common for all types of Civic Decoration ... Decoration differ in function of the type of award The ribbon is red with three vertical black stripes when the Decoration is awarded for long and distinguished service in the administration The ribbon is red with two vertical black stripes bordered on each side by a yellow line when the Decoration ... vertical white stripes when the Decoration is awarded for long and distinguished service as a firefighter ... the center and a central vertical gold stripe for the Decoration 1914 1918 The ribbon is saffron ... black stripe for the Decoration 1940 1945. The ribbon of the 1914 1918 and of the 1940 1945 Decoration is adorned with a metal bar showing the years of the war. Award Conditions The Civic Decoration ... Medal Third Class is no longer awarded. The Decoration for exceptional acts of bravery, devotion ... List of Belgian decorations References Royal Decree of 21 July 1867 Creating the Civic Decoration ... Creating the Civic Decoration Royal Decree of 18 May 1915 Creating the Civic Decoration for Acts Performed During the War of 1914 1915 Circular of 27 May 2004 Concerning the Civic Decoration and Other ... more details
The Independence Commemorative Decoration was a Rhodesia n civil decoration awarded to persons who had rendered valuable service to Rhodesia. The award was instituted in 1970 by Presidential Warrant, the first awards being made the same year. Recipients were entitled to the post nominal letters ICD . The medal was a circular bronze medal worn on the breast. The obverse bore the shield from Rhodesia s coat of arms and the legend COMMEMORATION OF INDEPENDENCE RHODESIA , while the reverse was blank. The medal was impressed in small capitals with the recipient s name on the rim, and was awarded with a case of issue, miniature medal for wear, and an illuminated certificate. The ribbon consisted of five equal stripes, green, white, gold, white, green, identical to the Independence Decoration Rhodesia Independence Decoration . Over 150 awards of the Independence Commemorative Decoration were made between 1970 and 1978. ref Rhodesia Medal Roll , p22 24 ref Most recipients were political supporters or allies of the Rhodesian Front government of Ian Douglas Smith the decoration was awarded to over 20 tribal chief traditional leaders as a reward for their tacit support of the government. Recipients included the ZUPO leader Jeremiah Chirau , and the Rhodesian High Commissioner in London, Andrew Skeen Rhodesia Andrew Skeen . The last recipient of the Independence Commemorative Decoration was the sanctions buster Jack Malloch , an employee of air transport company Affretair , in 1978. The Decoration fell into abeyance following Zimbabwe Rhodesia s adoption of majority rule in 1979, and the country s transformation into Zimbabwe a year later. References references Saffery, D., 2006. http www.jeppestown.com rhodesiamedalroll content.html The Rhodesia Medal Roll , Jeppestown Press, United Kingdom. ISBN 0 9553936 0 4 External links http www.medals.org.uk zimbabwe zimbabwe.htm Orders, Medals ... Decoration entry in World Medals Index Category Orders, decorations, and medals of Rhodesia ... more details
Infobox military award name Pro Merito Decoration image File PMDlint.gif caption Ribbon 32mm, dark blue, with a white centre stripe awarded by South African Defence Force type Decoration eligibility for Outstanding service of the highest order, and utmost devotion to duty status Discontinued first award 1976 last award 2003? individual higher Southern Cross Decoration The Pro Merito Decoration was a South African military decorations South African military decoration . It was instituted on 1 July 1975, and was awarded to other ranks enlisted men of the South African Defence Force , for outstanding service of the highest order, and utmost devotion to duty. In practice, it was usually a requirement that the recipient must already have been awarded the Pro Merito Medal . The PMD was discontinued with effect from 27 April 2003. The decoration is a gold Maltese cross. The obverse is white, and In the centre is a dark blue roundel displaying a red disa flower. The South African coat of arms appears on the reverse. The ribbon is dark blue with a white stripe down the centre. The equivalent award for officers was the Southern Cross Decoration . Both have been superseded by the iPhrothiya yeGolide decoration. See also British and Commonwealth orders and decorations South African military decorations References Alexander, E. G. M., Barron G. K. B. and Bateman, A. J. 1986 . South African Orders, Decorations and Medals . Human and Rousseau. Monick, S, 1988 . South African Military Awards 1912 1987 . South African National Museum of Military History. External links http www.hwmw.bravehost.com South African Medals Website Category Military awards and decorations of South Africa ... more details
infobox military award name Military Merit Decoration image File Austria Military Merit Decoration.png 250px caption Cross of the decoration awarded by AUT country type Military decoration eligibility Members of the Austrian Military for campaign status Currently Awarded description motto clasps post nominals established 13 November 1989 ref name MoW cite web last Robertson first Megan authorlink coauthors title Republic of Austria Decoration for Military Merit work Medals of the World publisher date 3 March 2008 url http medals.org.uk austria austria republic austria republic 015.htm format doi accessdate 19 June 2011 ref first award last award total posthumous recipients precedence label individual higher Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver for Services to the Republic of Austria same lower Austrian Decoration for Science and Art Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art related image2 caption2 The Austrian Military Merit Decoration lang de Milit rverdienstzeichen was established 13 November 1989 to honor the Military of Austria . ref name verordnung cite journal last first authorlink coauthors title journal Verordnung des BM f r Landesverteidigung volume issue 551 pages publisher location date 13 November 1989 url doi language German accessdate ref The badge is a silver gilt breast star which is worn on the left chest. The cross is 60 mm wide and high and in white enamel, with a red border. In the center is a gold medallion with the Coat of arms of Austria Austrian eagle . The cross has no inscription on the obverse, but on the reverse is inscribed Verdienst Military Merit . Between the arms of the cross are gold crossed swords. ref name styria cite web last first authorlink coauthors title Milit rverdienstzeichen work publisher Land Steiermark date 2011 url http www.verwaltung.steiermark.at cms ziel 3482102 DE language German doi accessdate 2011 06 19 ref See also Honours system in the Republic of Austria ... more details
The Social Welfare Decoration was a List of civil decorations of Nazi Germany German Civil Service Award which was issued in the 1930s and the 1940s under the authority of Nazi Germany . The decoration was issued in three classes and was awarded for a wide variety of services to the German state. A Medal of Social Welfare was also issued for lesser degrees of civil service, not warranting the higher presentation of a class award. The main requirement for the award was that the service rendered should be to the benefit of the civil population. Reinhard Heydrich was awarded the decoration for his running of the Gestapo in the 1930s and for providing security to the German people. The infamous Doctor Joseph Mengele was also awarded the decoration in 1941, for providing medical services to wounded soldiers and civilians alike on the battlefields of the Eastern Front World War II Eastern Front . References Encyclopedia of the Third Reich , Zentner, Christian Ed Bed rftig, Friedemann Ed 1985 nazi stub Category Orders, decorations, and medals of Nazi Germany ... more details
Infobox Military Award name Military Decoration image Image DecorationMilitaire.jpg 300px caption Decoration Militaire with gallantry ribbon awarded by File Flag of Belgium.svg 18px Kingdom of Belgium type Military decoration , br eligibility Non Commissioned Officers and other ranks of the Military of Belgium Belgian Armed Forces for Gallantry or 10 or 15 years long and good service. status Currently awarded description clasps established 22 December 1873 first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher Order of Leopold II Gallantry br Military Cross Belgium Military Cross Long Service same lower Military Cross Belgium Military Cross Gallantry br Cross of Honour for Military Service Abroad Long Service image2 File BEL Military Decoration for Gallantry.PNG 120px br Ribbon for gallanry br File BEL Military Decoration for Faithful Service.PNG 120px br Ribbon for long service caption2 The Military Decoration lang nl Militaire Decoratie , lang fr Decoration Militaire is a military decoration of Belgium . It was established on 22 December 1873 and is awarded to non commissioned officers and other ranks in the Military of Belgium Belgian Armed Forces for gallantry or loyal and uninterrupted service. The Military Cross Belgium Military Cross is the equivalent award for commissioned officers . Classes The Military Decoration is awarded in two classes The first is awarded for a minimum of ten years good service, or for fifteen years service with a gilt chevron added to the ribbon. It has a ribbon of repeating red yellow black yellow stripes. The second is awarded for gallantry or devotion to duty, and is also referred to as an Article 4 award. The medal is the same but the ribbon is red with a pair of yellow and black stripes set in from the edges, yellow outermost. A silver palm can be worn on the ribbon for acts of gallantry during wartime. Insigna The medallion ... belgium military decoration.htm Belgian Military Decoration at Northeastmedals Category Orders, decorations ... more details
Infobox Military Award name John Chard Decoration image caption The crossed swords indicate that the service was rendered in the SA Army awarded by South African Defence Force type Medal eligibility for Long service 20 years in the Citizen Force status Discontinued first award 1955 last award 4th December 2008 individual 76241769BZ WO2 A.J.Brooks, JCD. The John Chard Decoration was a South African military decorations South African military medal that was in use from 1952 to 2003. It was awarded to members of the Citizen Force who completed twenty years qualifying service, provided they had already earned the John Chard Medal for ten or twelve years service . The decoration has been superseded by the Medalje vir Troue Diens and the Emblem for Reserve Force Service . The decoration was named after John Chard John Rouse Merriott Chard , the lieutenant in command of the supply depot at Rorke s Drift that was attacked by Zulus in January 1879. See also British and Commonwealth orders and decorations South African military decorations References Alexander, E. G. M., Barron G. K. B. and Bateman, A. J. 1986 . South African Orders, Decorations and Medals . Human and Rousseau. Monick, S, 1988 . South African Military Awards 1912 1987 . South African National Museum of Military History. External links http hwmw.bravehost.com South African Medals Website Category Military awards and decorations of South Africa Category Article Feedback 5 ... more details
Infobox Military Award name De Wet Decoration image Image DWDlint.gif caption Ribbon 32mm, yellow with green and white edges, and a blue centre stripe awarded by South African Defence Force type Medal eligibility for Long service 20 years in the Commandos status Discontinued individual higher John Chard Decoration The De Wet Decoration was a South African military decorations South African military medal that was in use from 1965 to 2003. It was named after General Christiaan de Wet . It was awarded to members of the Commandos who completed twenty years qualifying service, and was originally 1965 1986 restricted to officers. The decoration has been superseded by the Medalje vir Troue Diens and the Emblem for Reserve Force Service . References Alexander, E. G. M., Barron G. K. B. and Bateman, A. J. 1986 . South African Orders, Decorations and Medals . Human and Rousseau. Monick, S, 1988 . South African Military Awards 1912 1987 . South African National Museum of Military History. See also British and Commonwealth orders and decorations South African military decorations External links http www.hwmw.bravehost.com South African Medals Website Category Military awards and decorations of South Africa ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 The Decoration for Meritorious Services was an honour conferred by the History of South Africa in the apartheid era apartheid era Government of the Republic of South Africa , usually upon those appointed as State President of South Africa . Postnominal letters The conferral of this honour entitles the holder to the use of DMS in English after their names or DVD in Afrikaans after their name. Since 1994, this honour is classified as a Commonwealth of Nations honour. DEFAULTSORT Decoration For Meritorious Services Category British Commonwealth honours systems SouthAfrica gov stub ... more details
otheruses Infobox Military Award name Superior Cadet Decoration image Image Superiorcadet.gif 120px caption awarded by United States Army type Medal eligibility ROTC Cadets for Demonstrated officer potential. campaign status Currently Awarded description clasps established first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher ROTC Medal for Heroism Medal for Heroism same lower related image2 Image Superiorcadetsenior.gif 100px caption2 Superior Cadet Ribbon The Superior Cadet Decoration Award is the second highest Department of the Army medal awarded exclusively to Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets. This award is presented annually to the outstanding cadet in each year of Military Science at each of the respective ROTC units. As with other Awards and decorations of the United States Army Department of the Army decorations , the award consists of a medal, ribbon, and lapel button with case, accompanied by DA Form 1773 Citation for the Superior Cadet Decoration Award signed by the regimental commander on behalf of the Secretary of the Army . ref cite web url http www.umass.edu armyrotc Documents ccr 672 5 1.pdf title CCR 672 5 1 accessdate 2009 01 29 date 03 07 2006 work Cadet Command Regulation publisher Department of the Army ref In the Army, this award is also known as the Superior Cadet Decoration ref name AR 145 2 cite web url http www.army.mil USAPA epubs pdf r145 2.pdf title AR 145 2 accessdate 2009 01 29 date 02 24 2000 work Army Regulation publisher Department of the Army ref and the Superior Cadet Medal. ref cite web url http www.jhu.edu rotc Cadet ... publisher Johns Hopkins ROTC Department ref Criteria for award To be awarded this decoration, a cadet .... On the reverse is inscribed Superior Cadet. Superior Junior Cadet Decoration Award Image Superiorjuniorcadet.gif thumb Superior Junior Cadet Decoration Award Medal There is also a Superior Junior Cadet Decoration Award with similar requirements issued to cadets in the Junior Reserve Officers Training ... more details
The German Olympic Games Decoration Deutsches Olympiaehrenzeichen was a civil decoration of Nazi Germany awarded to administrators of the 1936 Summer Olympics 1936 Olympics . The award was not intended for actual participants in the Olympics, but rather in recognition of those who had orchestrated the behind the scenes preparations and work for the events. ref Lumsden, Robin 2001 . Medals and Decorations of Hitler s Germany , The Crowood Press Ltd. ISBN 1 84037 178 1 ref Several members of the SS , including, Reinhard Heydrich , Karl Wolff and Heinrich Himmler were awarded the Olympic Games decoration for providing security during the event. ref SS service record collection, United States National Archives College Park, Maryland ref Hermann Fegelein was awarded the decoration for overseeing the preparation of the courses and facilities for the equestrian events. ref Miller, Michael 2006 . Leaders of the SS and German Police, Vol. 1 , R. James Bender Publishing, p. 306. ISBN 9329700373 Please check ISBN reason does not match hyphenation rules and is probably invalid ref The decoration was presented to Leni Riefenstahl for her work in filming the various sports events. It was also presented, 2nd Class, to Hiroshi shima , the Japanese Ambassador to Nazi Germany. ref Angolia, John 1989 . For F hrer and Fatherland Political & Civil Awards of the Third Reich , R. James Bender Publishing, p. 21. ISBN 0 912138 16 5 ref The Olympic Games decoration was awarded in three classes Olympic Games Decoration 1st Class Olympic Games Decoration 2nd Class Olympic Games Medal Of the three classes, the First Class was presented as a neck order . A total of 767 were presented. The second class was open to persons who played a significant, but lesser role as to the work which went into the presentation of the games. A total of 3,364 were awarded. The Olympic Games Medal Olympia Erinnerungsmedaille was established to recognize service in connection with the preparation work and execution of the game ... more details
The Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration was Rhodesia s highest civil decoration and the second highest award available to members of the armed forces. It was awarded for acts of the highest gallantry and brave conduct of an outstanding order in a non combatant capacity. Institution The award was instituted in 1970 by Presidential Warrant, the first award being made in 1977. The second and final award was made in 1979. Medal The medal was a sterling silver circular medal bearing the wounded lion device used by the British South Africa Police , highlighted with gold plate suspended by a V shaped suspender from a bar bearing the motto RHODESIA , suspended by a scarlet ribbon. The medal was impressed in small capitals with the recipient s name on the rim, and was awarded with a case of issue, miniature medal for wear, and an illuminated certificate. Recipients Just two awards of the Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration were gazetted ref Rhodesia Medal Roll , p17 ref . The first was made posthumously in 1977 to Austria n born engineer Rudi Kogler , from Bulawayo , for his actions defending the Regina Mundi Mission in Matabeleland against an insurgent attack. Two years later, teenager Jamie Scott Harare Jamie Scott from Harare was awarded the medal for his valour in defending himself and a friend against an insurgent attack Scott was badly wounded, and sold the medal in 1986 to pay for his medical fees Fact date July 2007 . Recipients were entitled to the post nominal letters C.G.D. Research carried out by the Zimbabwe Medal Society in 2003 5 indicates that there were probably at least two other awards of the Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration made to civilians, but for security reasons never published in the Rhodesian Government Gazette ref Journal of the Zimbabwe Medal Society , 2004 ref . Zimbabwe The Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration was superseded in October 1980 by the Gold Cross of Zimbabwe , which is awarded for conspicuous bravery in perilous conditions, but which is open for award ... more details
The Independence Decoration was a Rhodesia n civil decoration awarded to persons who played a notable and significant part in the Unilateral Declaration of Independence Rhodesia Unilateral Declaration of Independence in 1965. Institution The award was instituted in 1970 by Presidential Warrant, the first awards being made the same year. Medal The medal was a sterling silver circular medal worn on the breast. The obverse bore the arms of Rhodesia and the legend RHODESIA INDEPENDENCE ELEVENTH NOVEMBER 1965, while the reverse was blank. The medal was impressed in small capitals with the recipient s name on the rim, and was awarded with a case of issue, miniature medal for wear, and an illuminated certificate. The ribbon consisted of five equal stripes, green, white, gold, white, green. When the ribbon alone was worn, it bore a green rosette to distinguish it from the Independence Commemorative Decoration . Recipients 29 awards of the Independence Decoration were made between 1970 and 1979. ref Rhodesia Medal Roll , p21 ref Twenty eight awards were made in November 1970 to Rhodesian Front politicians including P. K. van der Byl , Des Lardner Burke and the other ten signatories of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence Rhodesia Unilateral Declaration of Independence . No further medals were given out until April 1979, when an award was made to Ken Flower , the Head of the Rhodesian Central Intelligence Organization . Recipients were entitled to the post nominal letters I.D. Zimbabwe The Independence Decoration fell into abeyance following Zimbabwe Rhodesia s adoption of majority rule in 1979, and the country s transformation into Zimbabwe a year later. See also http www.medals.org.uk zimbabwe zimbabwe.htm Orders, Medals and Decorations of Zimbabwe References references Saffery, D., 2006. The Rhodesia Medal Roll , http www.jeppestown.com Jeppestown Press , United Kingdom. ISBN 0 9553936 0 4 Category Orders, decorations, and medals of Rhodesia pl Order Niepodleg o ci ... more details
infobox military award name Castle of Good Hope Decoration image caption awarded by South African Defence Force country ZAF type Medal eligibility for Most conspicuous bravery campaign status Discontinued description motto clasps post nominals CGH established first award last award total Never awarded posthumous recipients precedence label individual higher same lower Louw Wepener Decoration 1952 1975 br Honoris Crux Diamond 1975 1993 related image2 File CGHlint.gif caption2 Ribbon 44mm, green The Castle of Good Hope Decoration was South Africa s highest military honour from 1952 to 2003. It was introduced on 6 April 1952, and formally authorised by Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II on 26 January 1953, as a substitute for the Victoria Cross , for which South African servicemen had previously been eligible. The decoration was never awarded, and was superseded by the Nkwe ya Gauta with effect from 27 April 2003. Criteria The conditions for award were most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre eminent act of self sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy in wartime. In 1986, the restriction to wartime was removed to make the decoration available in other military operations. Description Design The CGH is a gold pentagon, representing the outline of South Africa s oldest military building, the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town . Obverse The obverse displays a scene of three ships sailing into Table Bay in 1652, surrounded by the name of the decoration in English and Afrikaans. Reverse The reverse displays the 1910 pattern South African coat of arms, and specimens struck before the country became a republic in 1961 also have Queen Elizabeth s royal cipher E II R . Ribbon The ribbon is plain green. It was designed to be worn around the neck, in the manner of the American Medal of Honor , but it was altered to a chest decoration in the 1990s. References Alexander, E. G. M., Barron G. K. B. and Bateman, A. J. 1986 . South African ... more details
infobox military award name Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service image File Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service.PNG 125px caption Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service awarded by File United States Department of the Army Seal.svg 25px Department of the Army country USA type Civil award eligibility Civilians not employed by the Federal Government for outstanding public service to the Department of the Army. for Distinguished service that makes a substantial contribution to the accomplishment of the Army s missions. ref name CPOL cite web title Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service work Department of the Army Public Service Awards for Private Citizens publisher US Army Civilian Personnel Online date 2008 12 02 url http cpol.army.mil library mer awards ddcs.html accessdate 2011 07 10 ref campaign status description motto clasps post nominals established May 1956 ref name TIOH cite web title Distinguished Civilian Service Award work Army Public Service Awards publisher The Institute of Heraldry date url http www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil Awards civ distinguished award.aspx format doi accessdate 2011 07 10 ref first award last award total posthumous recipients precedence label individual higher same lower Secretary of the Army Public Service Award related image2 File USA Army Distinguished Civilian Service Award.png 100px caption2 Ribbon bar of the medal The Department of the Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service was established by directive of the Secretary of the Army in May 1956. This award consists of a gold medal, lapel button and certificate. This award recognizes distinguished service toward the accomplishment of the Army s mission. ref name 672 20 cite web last first authorlink coauthors title Army Regulation 672 20 Incentive ... awards this decoration to those who provide distinguished service that makes a substantial ... Honorary Awards, nor are military personnel, or Army contractors. ref name CPOL Description The Decoration ... more details
Infobox Television film name Decoration Day image DecorationDay.jpg image size 220px director Robert Markowitz producer Dick Gallegly br Marian Rees creator John William Corrington novel writer Robert W. Lenski starring James Garner br Judith Ivey br Ruby Dee br Bill Cobbs br Laurence Fishburne br Jo Anderson br Norm Skaggs br Wallace Wilkinson music Patrick Williams cinematography Neil Roach editing Harvey Rosenstock studio Hallmark Hall of Fame br Marian Rees Associates br Vantage Entertainment Group distributor NBC released 2 December 1990 runtime 100 minutes country United States language English Infobox television episode Title Decoration Day Series Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 40 Episode 1 Airdate 2 December 1990 Production 287 Episode list Hallmark Hall of Fame Episode list Episode list Prev Caroline? Next Sarah, Plain and Tall Decoration Day is a 1990 film based on a novel by John William Corrington of the same title. The award winning made for TV movie was directed by Robert Markowitz and filmed on location in Georgia U.S. state Georgia . Plot James Garner plays a retired judge and recluse who comes out of hiding to investigate when his childhood friend Bill Cobbs refuses to accept a Congressional Medal of Honor awarded decades ago in World War II . His reason is kept in confidence and Garner s character files a motion to deny the ceremony. Meanwhile, the personal lives of the other characters have issues of their own to work out. In the end of things Cobbs character .... ref cite news work Entertainment Weekly title TV Review Decoration Day url http www.ew.com ..., saying Decoration Day offers a solid evening of family entertainment, handling serious subject ... 02740 Decoration Day url http www.dvdverdict.com reviews decorationday.php ref Awards Awards 1991 Emmy .... Lenski References reflist External links IMDb title 99391 Decoration Day amg movie 13029 Decoration Day tv.com anthology 364496 Decoration Day Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film ... more details
refimprove date April 2012 Infobox military award name Decoration of Honour for Officers and Other Ranks for Wounds and Injuries image Image POL Odznaka za rany i kontuzje 3 gwiazdki BAR.png 300px caption Decoration for 3 wounds awarded by Poland Republic of Poland type eligibility military for wound or injury in action against an enemy in defence of the country campaign Polish struggle for independence 1914 1921 br Polish Soviet War 1918 1921 br II World War status description clasps established July 14, 1920 first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher same lower related The Decoration of Honour for Officers and Other Ranks for Wounds and Injuries Polish language Polish Odznaka honorowa dla Oficer w i Szeregowych za Rany i Kontuzje a Polish military award, established by the Council of National Defense Poland Council of National Defense on July 14, 1920, at the peak of the Polish Soviet War and awarded to any military, irrespective of Military rank rank or branch of service for a wound or injury sustained in action against an enemy in defence of the country. Eligible were all Polish military wounded or injured after November 1, 1918 or before that date, provided that the wound or injury had taken place while serving in the Polish Legions in World War I Polish Legions , Polish I Corps in Russia 1st , Polish II Corps in Russia 2nd or 3rd Polish Corps in Russia ... a month later. Description The decoration had the form of a blue ribbon bar with two narrow ... of the decoration continued in the Polish Armed Forces in the West . The manner of wearing was slightly ... Army Poland 2nd Polish Army in the Soviet Union . The decoration was worn by members of the Polish ... POL Wojskowa Odznaka Za Rany i Kontuzje 1gw BAR.svg thumb right 300px Military Decoration for Wounds and Injuries 1 wound 2012 After the war the decoration was still worn by combatants, yet the tradition ... officially the Military Decoration for Wounds and Injuries Wojskowa odznaka Za Rany i Kontuzje , was established ... more details
Infobox Military Award name Decoration For Impeccable Service image File Zn 3 1b.jpg 150px br File 30YearsOfImpeccableService.jpg 150px caption Decorations For Impeccable Service for 25 and 30 years awarded by flag Russian Federation type State Decoration eligibility Citizens of the Russian Federation for For impeccable service to the state campaign status Active clasps established March 2, 1994 ref name decree442 first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher Honorary titles of the Russian Federation Honorary Titles of the Russian Federation ref name decree1631 lower Honorary Titles of the Soviet Union ref name decree1631 related image2 caption2 The Decoration For Impeccable Service lang ru is a state decoration of the Russian Federation aimed at recognising impeccable civilian or military service to the state beyond the scope of normal long service medals. Award History The Decoration For Impeccable Service was established by presidential decree 442 on March 2, 1994 ref name decree442 cite web authorlink Russian Government title ... Russian accessdate 2012 02 19 ref . Award Statute The Decoration For Impeccable Service is divided ... of between 15 and 50 years. Civilian Decoration the civilian decoration is awarded to citizens ... to the Fatherland. ref name statute cite web authorlink Russian Government title Statute of the Decoration ... accessdate 2012 02 19 ref Military Decoration the military decoration is awarded to members of the Armed ... agencies. ref name statute The Decoration For Impeccable Service is worn on the right side of the chest ... Russian accessdate 2012 02 19 ref ref name decree1099 Award Description The Decoration For Impeccable ... were awarded the Decoration For Impeccable Service with roman numeral L for 50 years of impeccable ... December 2011 . The individuals below were awarded the Decoration For Impeccable Service with roman ... of the Russian Federation http www.rg.ru The Russian Gazette Russian Awards DEFAULTSORT Decoration ... more details
Infobox Military Award name Van Riebeeck Decoration image File Van riebeeck decoration.gif awarded by South African Defence Force type Medal eligibility Military Officers for Distinguished service in the field status Discontinued post nominals DVR first award 1974 last award 1974 total 2 individual higher Louw Wepener Decoration ref http samilitaryhistory.org vol011gr.html ref lower Honoris Crux image2 File DVRlint.gif caption2 Van Riebeeck Decoration ribbon The Van Riebeeck Decoration was a South African military decorations South African military decoration that was in use from 1952 to 1975. It was awarded to military officers, for distinguished service in the field. Design The decoration is of silver gilt in the shape of a five pointed star representing in outline the Castle of Good Hope. Jan van Riebeeck is depicted in relief against a background of three rings representing his three ships, with the words UITNEMENDE DIENS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE in the outer rings. It is awarded only for distinguished service against an enemy in the field. On repetition of such service, a bar in silver gilt may be awarded Recipients class wikitable sortable style font size 98 style background color ACD1E9 text align left Name style background color ACD1E9 text align left Rank style background color ACD1E9 text align left Year awarded style background color ACD1E9 text align left Medal No style background color ACD1E9 text align left Date of action style background color ACD1E9 text align left Unit style background color ACD1E9 text align left Corps style background color ACD1E9 text align left Arm Jan Breytenbach Breytenbach J. Cmdt. 1972 ref cite book last Uys first Ian title Cross of Honour pages 11 ref 0001 1972 1 Recce Commando South African Infantry South African Army Lambert Jackson Woodburne Woodburne L.J Lt. Cdr. 1972 ref cite book last Uys first Ian title Cross of Honour pages 10 ref 002 1972 SAS Emily Hobhouse South African Navy South African Navy References Alexander, E ... more details
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