Medals and Decorations

A look at various Military Medals, Awards and Orders from around The World.

US Army Distinguished Service Cross

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-army-distinguished-service-cross 31st Jul 2021 - Considered the 2nd Highest Award given to Members of The US Army, The Distinguished Service Cross is given to those Soldiers who demonstrate ''extreme …

German U-Boat War Badge

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-uboat-war-badge 31st Jul 2021 - The Uniform Device known as The U-Boat War Badge was developed for wear in World War I (1918) and would carry over into World War II (1939). It was aw …

German Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-luftwaffe-ground-assault-badge 31st Jul 2021 - Instituted in 1942 as an Award to Members of Germany's Luftwaffe (Air Force) during World War II, The Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge was awarded (in v …

US Army Superior Unit Award

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-army-superior-unit-award 31st Jul 2021 - Created in 1985, The US Army Superior Unit Award is one of that Services ''Citation'' Awards. Larger than the traditional ''Medal Ribbon'', The Superi …

US Armed Forces Global War on Terrorism Medal

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-armed-forces-global-war-on-terrorism-medal 31st Jul 2021 - Created by Presidential Proclamation in 2003, The US Armed Forces Global War on Terrorism Medal, is awarded to any US Military Service Member (regardl …

German Fast Attack Craft War Badge

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-fast-attack-craft-war-badge 31st Jul 2021 - For Operators of Germany's Schnellboot's (Fast Attack Craft) – which were the equivalent to The US Torpedo Patrol Boats of The Pacific Theater i …

USAF ''Airman's'' Medal

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/usaf-airmans-medal 31st Jul 2021 - The United States Air Force's ''Airman's Medal'' is an Award issued by The USAF to those Enlisted Personnel who by ''Act or Deed, distinguished themse …

British World War I Service Medal

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-world-war-i-service-medal 31st Jul 2021 - Also known as The ''War Medal'', was a British Military Award given to all Grades and Ranks of The British Armed Forces, who had participated in World …

US Armed Forces Prisoner of War Medal

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-armed-forces-prisoner-of-war-medal 31st Jul 2021 - The US Armed Forces Medal was created under Presidential Order in 1985. Prior to this, The US Military had no Medal or Award for US Servicemen who had …

Russian Order of St. Catherine

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/russian-order-of-st-catherine 31st Jul 2021 - Created in Imperial Russia by Peter “”The Great” (on occasion of his marriage to Catherine I in 1714), The Order was exclusively for …

German Order of St. Hubert

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-order-of-st-hubert 31st Jul 2021 - Founded in Germany around 1444, The Order was also identified as The Order of The Hunting Horn. They were a secularized Order of Nobility. Their insig …

French Order of The Star

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/french-order-of-the-star 31st Jul 2021 - Of French Origins, the Order of The Star was founded by King John II in 1351 – in response to England's Order of The Garter. Not to be undone, T …