Awards and decorations of the Allied States Military

Awards and decorations of the Allied States Military are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the armed forces of the Allied States. Together with military badges, such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a service member's career.
== Order of precedence ==
While each service has its own order of precedence, the following general rules apply to all services:
*A.S. military personal decorations
*A.S. military unit awards
*A.S. non-military personal decorations (after unit awards in order of receipt; if from the same agency, the applicable agency precedence listing should be consulted)
*A.S. non-military unit awards
*A.S. military campaign awards
*A.S. military service and training awards
*Foreign military personal decorations
*Foreign military unit awards
*Non-A.S. service awards (e.g., United Nations, NATO)
*Foreign military service awards
*Marksmanship awards (Navy and Coast Guard)
Unit awards are worn on the right side in the U.S. Army.
== Active medals and ribbons ==
*Senatorial Medal of Honor - Awarded for "gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty."
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*Army Cross - Awarded for "extraordinary heroism."
*Naval Cross - Awarded for "extraordinary heroism."
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*Distinguished Service Medal - Awarded for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the Allied States.
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*Alliance Star - Awarded for "gallantry in action."
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*Star of Meritorious Conduct - Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
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*Flying Cross - Awarded to any officer or enlisted member who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight."
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*Soldier's Medal - Awarded to members who distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. Exclusive to the Army.
*Sailor's Medal - Awarded to members who distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. Exclusive to the Navy.
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*Lifesaver's Star - Awarded to military personnel or civilians who rescues, or endeavors to rescue, any other person from drowning, shipwreck, or other peril of water.
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*Presidential Purple Heart - Awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving.
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