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Medals, Ribbons, and Patches
A military decoration is a decoration given to military personnel or units for heroism in battle or distinguished service. They are designed to be worn on military uniform.
Civil decorations awarded to military personnel should not be considered military decorations, although some orders of chivalry have civil and military divisions. Decorations received by police and fire brigade
personnel may sometimes be considered alongside military decorations,
on which they may be modelled, although they are strictly not military
awards.
Decorations have been known since ancient times. Celts and Romans wore a torc, Dayaks wore and still wear tattoos, etc. Necklaces and bracelets were given during the early Middle Ages, evolving into richly jeweled big necklaces, often with a pendant (commonly a medal) attached.
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is sometimes referred to as the Congressional Medal of Honor because the President
presents the award "in the name of the Congress." It is bestowed on a
member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself
"…conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an
enemy of the United States…". Because of its nature, the medal is commonly awarded posthumously.
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