A war 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 ...
awarded in time of war, as opposed to a
service medal. It may refer to, for example:
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War Medal (Norway)
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The War Medal ( no, Krigsmedaljen) is a Norwegian war decoration for service during Second World War, and later for meritous service during war.
Criteria
The Norwegian War Medal was instituted by King Haakon VII of Norway by Royal Decre ...
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Campaign medal
A campaign medal is a military decoration which is awarded to a member of an armed force who serves in a designated military operation or performs duty in a geographical theater. Campaign medals are very similar to service medals but carry a high ...
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
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British War Medal, British Empire medal for service in World War I
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War Medal 1939–1945, British Commonwealth and Empire medal for service in World War II
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War Medal of 1915, another name for the Ottoman Gallipoli Star
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