page_title: Orders, decorations, and medals of Chile
section_title: Decorations for Gallantry
hierarchical_section_title: Orders, decorations, and medals of Chile / Decorations / Decorations for Gallantry
caption_attribution_description: Español: Insignias de la Condecoración de Primera Clase. Tamaño normal y miniatura para su uso en el uniforme de gran gala
context_page_description: The Chilean honours system provides a means for the Government of Chile to reward gallantry, achievement, or service, by both Chileans and non-citizens. The honours system consists of three types of award: orders, decorations and medals. Membership of an Order is conferred to recognise merit in terms of achievement and service. Decorations are conferred to recognise specific deeds of gallantry, bravery, distinguished or meritorious service. Medals are conferred to recognise long and/or valuable service and/or good conduct. Awards to non-citizens are usually only made where the gallantry, achievement or service has advanced Chilean interests in some way. The honours conferred by the Chilean Republic can be divided into two groups: civil and military. Military honours are conferred by the different branches of the Armed Forces of Chile. Civil honours are conferred by the President of Chile or, in some instances, by the government minister relevant to the particular honour.
context_section_description: Decoration of Valour (Spanish: Condecoración Al Valor)
  Medal of Valour (Spanish: Medalla Al Valor)
caption: Medal of Valour I Class
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