| Name |
Description |
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| Albert Medal |
A British medal awarded to recognise the saving of life which has since been replaced by the George Cross. | 1 |
| Conspicuous Gallantry Medal |
A British military decoration for gallantry in action for petty officers and seamen of the Royal Navy, including Warrant Officers and other ranks of the Royal Marines. | 1 |
| Croix de Guerre |
A military decoration of France that was first created in 1915 and consists of a square-cross medal on two crossed swords, hanging from a ribbon with various degree pins. It was also bestowed on foreign military forces allied to France. | 1 |
| Cross of Valour |
A Polish military decoration, first introduced by the Council of National Defence on 11 August 1920 and awarded to an individual who 'has demonstrated deeds of valour and courage on the field of battle.' | 1 |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal |
A decoration for gallantry in the field by other ranks of the British Army that was established in 1854 by Queen Victoria. The medal was also awarded to non-commissioned military personnel of other Commonwealth Dominions and Colonies. | 2 |
| Distinguished Flying Cross |
A military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for 'an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy' | 7 |
| Distinguished Flying Medal |
A military decoration awarded to personnel of the RAF and other British Armed Forces below commissioned rank, for 'exceptional valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy'. | 2 |
| Distinguished Service Cross |
A third level military decoration awarded in recognition of gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea to the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and British Merchant Navy and formerly to other Commonwealth officers. | 3 |
| Distinguished Service Medal |
A military decoration awarded until 1993 to personnel of the Royal Navy and members of the other services up to and including the rank of Chief Petty Officer, for bravery and resourcefulness on active service at sea. | 2 |
| Distinguished Service Order |
A military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other parts of the Commonwealth of Nations, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat. | 9 |
| George Cross |
The highest award bestowed by the British government for non-operational gallantry or gallantry not in the presence of an enemy. Introduced in 1940, it has equal stature to the Victoria Cross and is awarded 'for acts of the greatest heroism or for most conspicuous courage in circumstance of extreme danger'. | 1 |
| Iron Cross |
A military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, and later in the German Empire (1871–1918) and Nazi Germany (1933–1945). It was established by King Frederick William III of Prussia during the Napoleonic Wars. | 1 |
| Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross |
A grade of the 1939 version of the Iron Cross, which had been created in 1813. It was the highest award made by Nazi Germany to soldiers to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or outstanding military leadership during WW2. It was eventually awarded in 5 different grades. | 1 |
| Legion of Honour |
The highest French order of merit, both military and civilian established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. The order is divided into five degrees of increasing distinction: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand officier (Grand Officer) and Grand-croix (Grand Cross). | 1 |
| Military Cross |
A third-level military decoration awarded to the British Armed Forces, and other Commonwealth countries in recognition of an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land. | 3 |
| Military Medal |
A military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army and other services (and formerly also to Commonwealth countries) below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land. | 4 |
| Order of the Bath |
A British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. It consists of the Sovereign, the Great Master, and three Classes of members: Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCB), Knight/Dame Commander (KCB/DCB) and Companion (CB). | 4 |
| Order of the British Empire |
A British order of chivalry rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service. It comprises five classes, Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GBE), Knight/Dame Commander (KBE/DBE), Commander (CBE), Officer (OBE) and Member (MBE). | 4 |
| Reserve Decoration |
A medal awarded in the Royal Naval Reserve of the United Kingdom to officers with at least fifteen years of active duty. | 1 |
| Royal Victorian Order |
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood established that recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch of the Commonwealth realms. Members are divided into five levels; Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCVO), Knight/Dame Commander (KCVO/DCVO), Commander (CVO), Lieutenant (LVO) and Member (MVO). | 3 |
| Victoria Cross |
The highest military decoration awarded for valour to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries. It is usually presented to the recipient or to their next of kin by the British monarch at an investiture held at Buckingham Palace. | 6 |
| Virtuti Militari |
A Polish military decoration for heroism and courage in the face of the enemy at war. The actions recognised are equivalent to those meriting the British Victoria Cross, the German Iron Cross, and the American Medal of Honour. | 1 |
