### Question
How does the law define decoration?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1135*, **decoration** is defined as:

> any decoration or award (other than the medal of honor) that may be presented or awarded by the President or the Secretary concerned to a member of the armed forces

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1135*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 57-DECORATIONS AND AWARDS**

