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Military Merit Medal (other)
Military Merit Medal or Medal of Military Merit may refer to: * Argentine Army Military Merit Medal * Military Merit Medal (Austria–Hungary) * Military Merit Medal (Bavaria), see Orders, decorations, and medals of the German Empire * Medal of Military Merit (Greece) * Military Merit Medal (Philippines) * Medal for Military Merit (Republika Srpska) * Military Merit Medal (South Africa) * Medal of Military Merit (Uruguay) * Military Merit Medal (Vietnam) See also * Military Merit Cross (other) * Military Merit Order (other) * Order of Military Merit (other) Order of Military Merit may refer to: * Order of Military Merit (Brazil) Ordem do Mérito Militar * Order of Military Merit (Bulgaria), National Order "For Military Merit" * Order of Military Merit (Canada) * Order of Military Merit (Dominican Repu ... {{disambiguation Military awards and decorations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argentine Army Military Merit Medal
The "Argentine Army Military Merit Medal" ( es, Medalla al Mérito Militar del Ejercito Argentino) is the fourth highest decoration awarded in the Argentine Army. History The award was instituted on 6 May 1977 by Jorge Rafael Videla. In 1982 it was awarded during the Falklands War. Recipients * Martín Antonio Balza * Aldo Rico Aldo Rico (born 4 March 1943) is an Argentine retired Lieutenant Colonel and politician, famous for his role in the episodes of 1987 (usually referred to as "Semana Santa", or Easter week) and 1988 (the "Monte Caseros" mutiny) where sectors of the ... * Horacio Losito * Domingo Victor Alamo * Marcelo Andres Florio References Sources * Argentine Army Orders, decorations, and medals of Argentina {{Argentine-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Medal (Austria–Hungary)
The Military Merit Medal (german: Militär-Verdienstmedaille, hu, Katonai Érdemérem, hr, Vojna medalja za zasluge) was a military decoration of the Empire of Austria-Hungary. It was founded by Emperor Franz Joseph I on March 12, 1890. The Military Merit Medal is often referred to as the "Signum Laudis" (Latin for "sign of praise") after the inscription on the reverse of the medal. History and description The Military Merit Medal was only awarded to officers and officials of similar rank. In the Austro-Hungarian order of precedence, the Military Merit Medal ranked below orders, such as the Order of the Iron Crown, and the Military Merit Cross. The Silver Military Merit Medal (established in 1911) outranked the Bronze Military Merit Medal. The one exception to the order of precedence was the Grand Military Merit Medal (''Große Militär-Verdienstmedaille''), a golden medal given as a sign of special recognition by the Emperor and usually awarded to senior officers. It outra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Medal (Bavaria)
Military Merit Medal or Medal of Military Merit may refer to: * Argentine Army Military Merit Medal * Military Merit Medal (Austria–Hungary) * Military Merit Medal (Bavaria), see Orders, decorations, and medals of the German Empire * Medal of Military Merit (Greece) * Military Merit Medal (Philippines) * Medal for Military Merit (Republika Srpska) * Military Merit Medal (South Africa) * Medal of Military Merit (Uruguay) * Military Merit Medal (Vietnam) See also * Military Merit Cross (other) * Military Merit Order (other) * Order of Military Merit (other) Order of Military Merit may refer to: * Order of Military Merit (Brazil) Ordem do Mérito Militar * Order of Military Merit (Bulgaria), National Order "For Military Merit" * Order of Military Merit (Canada) * Order of Military Merit (Dominican Repu ... {{disambiguation Military awards and decorations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orders, Decorations, And Medals Of The German Empire
Orders, decorations, and medals of the German Empire covers those decorations awarded by the states which came together under Prussian leadership to form the German Empire in 1871. For convenience's sake, this category also covers the decorations of the various German states which were no longer in existence in 1871, mainly because they had been annexed by Prussia during the Wars of Unification or before. German Empire The German Empire consisted of 25 states: four kingdoms, six grand duchies, five duchies, seven principalities and three Hanseatic cities. In addition, the house order of the Hohenzollern principalities, although the states themselves had been annexed by Prussia, continued to be awarded in the imperial era. Each state awarded decorations for civil or military merit. The following is a list of the principal civil and military decorations of each state. Kingdom of Prussia ;Orders * Order of the Black Eagle * Order of Merit of the Prussian Crown * Order of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medal Of Military Merit (Greece)
The Medal of Military Merit ( el, Μετάλλιο Στρατιωτικής Αξίας) is a military decoration of Greece. It was originally created in 1916 for wartime meritorious service, but post-World War II became a peace-time medal reserved for officers. After the abolition of the Greek monarchy in 1974, its design was slightly altered. History left, Medal of Military Merit, 1917. The medal was created as the Military Medal (Στρατιωτικόν Μετάλλιον) by the National Defence Government on 28 October 1916, during the National Schism, and was adopted as the Medal of Military Merit nationwide by Royal Decree on 30 June 1917. Originally the medal had four classes, with the third, second and first classes distinguished respectively by a bronze, silver and gilded laurel wreath on the ribbon, while the fourth class was plain. Appearance Its design, by the French sculptor André Rivaud who also designed the 1916 War Cross, was similar to the current version, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Medal (Philippines)
The Military Merit MedalThe AFP Adjutant General, ''AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook'', 1997, OTAG, p. 34-35. is a military decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The medal is awarded for heroic achievement or meritorious service during, or in support of military action against an enemy. Criteria Military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines may be awarded the Military Merit Medal. Criteria for award varies as it may be awarded "...for heroic achievement in combat or meritorious achievement for service not involving participation in combat, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the Philippines; for a single act of meritorious service either in a duty responsibility or in direct support of military operations." The cited achievement or service is to be accomplished with distinction. The Military Merit Medal may be awarded by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Area Commanders, and the Commanders of the Philipp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medal For Military Merit (Republika Srpska)
Medal for Military Merit ( sr, Медаља за војне заслуге) is a Medal of Republika Srpska. It was established in 1993 by the Constitution of Republika Srpska and 'Law on orders and awards' valid since 28 April 1993. The Medal for Military Merit has one class and is awarded is awarded to members of the Army of Republika Srpska The Army of Republika Srpska ( sr, Војска Републике Српске/Vojska Republike Srpske; ВРС/VRS), commonly referred to in English as the Bosnian Serb Army, was the military of Republika Srpska (RS), the self-proclaimed Serb ... for enthusiasm in accomplishing tasks, it can also be awarded to civilians for exemplary work and contribution significant to the state. The inscription on the medal reads: ''For Military Merit, Republika Srpska''. See also * Orders, decorations and medals of Republika Srpska References Orders, decorations, and medals of Republic of Srpska Awards established in 1993 {{Order ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Medal (South Africa)
The Military Merit Medal, post-nominal letters MMM, is a military decoration which was instituted in the Republic of South Africa on 9 October 1974 as the Chief of the Defence Force's Commendation Medal. It could be awarded to all ranks of the South African Defence Force for service of a high order.South African Medal Website - Post-nominal Letters (Accessed 28 April 2015) The South African military The Union Defence Forces (UDF) were established in 1912 and renamed the South African Defence Force (SADF) in 1958. On 27 April 1994, it was integrated with six other independent forces into the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medal Of Military Merit (Uruguay)
The Medal of Military Merit ( es, Medalla al Mérito Militar), is a military decoration of Uruguay. The decoration is awarded by the President of Uruguay. This award replaces the Order of Military Merit of the Companions of Artigas which was discontinued in 1985. Background The Medal of Military Merit was established on 28 November 1991 by Ministry of National Defense Decree N° 199/991. The regulations of the medal were further modified on 29 January 1992 by Decree N° 511/991. The Medal of Military merit is the highest military decoration of the Army of Uruguay. Classes The medal is awarded with or without swords in three different classes: * First class is awarded to General officers A general officer is an officer of high rank in the armies, and in some nations' air forces, space forces, and marines or naval infantry. In some usages the term "general officer" refers to a rank above colonel."general, adj. and n.". OED ... and their civilian equivalents * Second class ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Medal (Vietnam)
The Military Merit Medal ( vi, Quân công Bội tinh) was the highest military decoration bestowed to enlisted personnel by the Republic of Vietnam during the years of the Vietnam War. The medal was established on August 15, 1950. The Military Merit Medal was modeled after the French Médaille Militaire and was awarded mostly to Enlisted Men for valor in combat. The medal had three different versions, coincided with the political change in South Vietnam: the State of Vietnam, the First Republic, and the Second Republic version. The Vietnamese National Order of Vietnam was considered the equivalent decoration for military officers. Award Criteria "The Military Merit Medal is awarded or awarded posthumously to Non-Commissioned Officers (including Aspirants) and Enlisted Men in the Armed Forces, who have: *Previously received citations at the Armed Forces level. *Been wounded once or many times in combat. *Distinguished themselves by their heroic actions. *Served in an honorable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Cross (other)
Military Merit Cross is the name for a military decoration in various states, including: * Military Merit Cross (Austria–Hungary) (''Militärverdienstkreuz'') (in three classes) * Military Merit Cross (Czechoslovakia), awarded to Charles Paul de Cumont * Several orders, decorations, and medals of the German Empire, included the German States of Hesse and Waldeck ** Military Merit Cross (Prussia) (''Militär-Verdienstkreuz''), also called the Golden Military Merit Cross (''Goldenes Militär-Verdienstkreuz'') ** Military Merit Cross (Bavaria) (''Militär-Verdienstkreuz'') (in three classes) ** Military Merit Cross (Mecklenburg-Schwerin) (''Militärverdienstkreuz'') (in two classes) See also * Military Merit Medal (other) * Military Merit Order (other) * Order of Military Merit (other) Order of Military Merit may refer to: * Order of Military Merit (Brazil) Ordem do Mérito Militar * Order of Military Merit (Bulgaria), National Order "For Military Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Order (other)
Military Merit Order may refer to: * Military Merit Order (Bavaria) * Military Merit Order (Württemberg) See also * Military Merit Cross (other) * Military Merit Medal (other) * Order of Military Merit (other) Order of Military Merit may refer to: * Order of Military Merit (Brazil) Ordem do Mérito Militar * Order of Military Merit (Bulgaria), National Order "For Military Merit" * Order of Military Merit (Canada) * Order of Military Merit (Dominican Repu ... {{disambiguation Military awards and decorations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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