What is Military orders, awards and decorations?
[[File:Alfonso XIII and George V.jpg|thumb|[[Alfonso XII]] and [[George V]]]] [[File:Decorations-legion.jpg|thumb|Wall of Medals in the [[French Foreign Legion Museum]]]] A '''military decoration''' is an award, usually a [[medal]] that consists of a ribbon and medallion given to an person for either gallantry, or outstanding service or achievement. [[Civil decoration]]s awarded to military personnel are not considered military decorations, although some of them have civil and military divisions. Decorations received by [[police]] and [[fire brigade]] personnel may sometimes be considered alongside military decorations, on which they may be modelled, although they are strictly not military awards. {{-}} {{military-stub}} [[Category:Orders, decorations, and medals| Mil]]