Medals and Decorations
A look at various Military Medals, Awards and Orders from around The World.
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-military-purple-heart
31st Jul 2021 - Based on The Order of Military Merit, created by General George Washington in 1782 – this award was given to Continental Soldiers for “Her …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-army-honorable-discharge-badge
31st Jul 2021 - Known derisively as The “Ruptured Duck” Badge by US Army Veterans, this was a Badge worn on the Uniform of a Veteran to signify his &ldquo …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-army-parachutist-badges
31st Jul 2021 - The coveted US Army Parachutist Badge (aka “Jump Wings”) is an Award Device issued to US Military Personnel who complete Training as Milit …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-army-air-assault-badge
31st Jul 2021 - Created in 1974, The US Army Air Assault Badge is awarded to any Member of The US Army who undergoes and passes The Air Assault Training Course given …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-army-infantry-rope
31st Jul 2021 - An instantly recognized symbol of The United States Army, the iconic Uniform embellishment known as The “Infantry Rope”, is worn only by S …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fourragere
31st Jul 2021 - The Fourragere Rope is a Military “Unit” Award given to a specific Unit for recognized activities of Military Merit or Heroism. There are …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/galon-danciennete
31st Jul 2021 - Originally developed by The French Army in the mid-16th Century (when The Imperial French Army was identified Nationally as “The Ancien Regime&r …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/aiguillette
31st Jul 2021 - The decorative Military decoration known by The French as “Aiguillettes”, are a series of knotted braids (normally Gold), with various Gol …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/papal-sword
31st Jul 2021 - The Papal Sword was devised by The Catholic Church as both a reward and symbol of Papal fidelity. The Sword represents traditional authority and was a …