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The following service medals and ribbons are arranged alphabetically and follow no hierarchy or precedence: [1]. American Defense Service Medal (United States); Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon
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.
These are military decorations which recognize service and personal or unit accomplishments of members and units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy and Philippine Marine Corps). [3] Military Personnel Decorations. Medal of Valor (Medalya ng Kagitingan, Medalla al Valor)
The Philippine Army during the Commonwealth period as well as after independence - as well as the Air Force beginning 1947 - used essentially the same rank insignias as the United States Army. [citation needed] The main difference is the addition of a rank named third lieutenant and the five-star rank of Field Marshal. [9]
Recipients of the Military Civic Action Medal (19 P) Recipients of the Military Commendation Medal (26 P) Recipients of the Military Merit Medal (Philippines) (37 P)
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 Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, or Philippine Air Force. Division and major subordinate unit commanders, holding at least the rank of Brigadier General, may also award the medal. [2]
Depending on the category of the individual awards, a bronze or silver star(s) is/are placed on the badge, indicating that the wearer has been a recipient of the following military awards earned in combat: wounded personnel medal - one bronze star; military commendation medal - 2 bronze stars; military merit medal with bronze spearhead devise ...
One example is the Philippine Army shooting team, wherein the unit was the overall champion in a two-week competition held in Australia, in 2013. [150] The Philippine Army shooting team won 14 gold medals, 50 silver medals and two bronze medals in Australian Army Skills at the Arms Meeting (AASAM) in 2014. [151]