What medals are awarded for bravery?
What medals are awarded for bravery?
The five highest-ranking military medals for bravery in combat include the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), the Navy Cross, the Air Force Cross and the Silver Star Medal.
What is the highest Medal for bravery?
Victoria Cross
| Victoria Cross | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | “… most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy” |
| Description | Bronze Cross pattée with Crown and Lion Superimposed, and motto: “For Valour” |
What is the rarest Medal to be awarded?
The Victoria Cross is the ‘holy grail’ for medal collectors because there are only 1,357 in existence. Bearing the inscription ‘For valour’ and known as a VC, this medal was first awarded for ‘conspicuous bravery’ in 1856 and later backdated to the Crimean war of 1854.
Has anyone ever received 3 medals of Honor?
Hogan is one of only three Medal of Honor recipients who saved the life of another Medal of Honor recipient (John Coleman and Mike Thornton being the other two).
What is the highest bravery medal in military?
The Bronze Star is awarded for bravery and Valor in action by the American Army. Earning a medal in the United States Military is a rare honor. When you see someone being given one of the top medals, you can be sure something very brave and heroic had to happen.
What is the British medal given for bravery?
The Military Medal (or MM) was a military decoration established in 1916 and awarded for bravery in battle on land. The award is given to personnel of the British Army and other arms of the armed forces, and to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank.
Did the Romans have medals for bravery?
There is no higher military honor in the U.S. than the Medal of Honor, and only 19 men have won the award twice. The Romans had a whole host of awards for bravery and courage.