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.
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