The Military Commendation Medal is a
military decoration
Military awards and decorations are distinctions given as a mark of honor for military heroism, meritorious or outstanding service or achievement. DoD Manual 1348.33, 2010, Vol. 3 A decoration is often a medal consisting of a ribbon and a medal ...
presented to members of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ( fil, Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas) are the military forces of the Philippines. It consists of three main service branches; the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy (including the Marine Corps). The P ...
. It is presented for exemplary execution of military duty.
Description
The medal is a three-pointed star, made of bronze colored metal, pointing upward. In the center of the three-pointed star is a small five-pointed star. Starting below the three-pointed star is a golden wreath, wrapping all the way to the top of the medal, passing under and visible between the arms of the star.
The medal is suspended from a green ribbon with three wide white central stripes.
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See also
* Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Personal Decorations
The following are the aut ...
References
Citations
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Bibliography
* The AFP Adjutant General, ''AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook'', 1995, 1997, OTAG.
Military awards and decorations of the Philippines