State decoration
Object awarded by a sovereign state
A state decoration is an object, such as a medal or the insignia of an order, that is awarded by a sovereign state to honor the recipient.
The term includes civil awards and decorations, as well as military awards and decorations.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "medal and decoration". Britannica Kids. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
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Phaleristics
Auxiliary science of history and numismatics about orders, decorations, and medals
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- * = Direct or indirect reference to fount of honour is the accepted criterion for official distinctions
Category:Orders, decorations, and medals
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