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'''Authorized foreign decorations of the United States military''' are those [[military decoration]]s which have been approved for wear by members of the [[United States armed forces]] but whose awarding authority is the [[government]] of a country other than the [[United States]].
{{Taxobox
| name = Yoldiidae
| image =
| image_caption =
| regnum = [[Animal]]ia
| phylum = [[Mollusca]]
| classis = [[Bivalvia]]
| ordo = [[Nuculoida ]]
| familia = '''Yoldiidae''' <small>Habe, 1977</small>
| familia_authority =
| subdivision_ranks = Genera
| subdivision = See text.
}}


==Policy and Determination==
'''Yoldiidae''' is a [[family (biology)|family]] of [[clam]]s of the [[order (biology)|order]] [[Nuculoida]].


The wear of foreign decorations may either be approved on a case-by-case basis or a general order may be declared allowing for blanket approval to all U.S. service members to wear a particular non-U.S. decoration.
==Genera==
* ''[[Megayoldia]]''
** ''[[Megayoldia martyria]]''
** ''[[Megayoldia montereyensis]]''
** ''[[Megayoldia thraciaeformis]]''
* ''[[Portlandia (bivalve)|Portlandia]]''
** ''[[Portlandia aestuariorum]]''
** ''[[Portlandia arctica]]''
** ''[[Portlandia beringii]]''
** ''[[Portlandia dalli]]''
** ''[[Portlandia fraterna]]''
** ''[[Portlandia frigida]]''
** ''[[Portlandia glacialis]]''
** ''[[Portlandia inconspicua]]''
** ''[[Portlandia inflata]]''
** ''[[Portlandia intermedia]]''
** ''[[Portlandia iris]]''
** ''[[Portlandia jeffreysi]]''
** ''[[Portlandia lenticula]]''
** ''[[Portlandia lucida]]''
** ''[[Portlandia minuscula]]''
** ''[[Portlandia sericea]]''
** ''[[Portlandia subangulata]]''
** ''[[Portlandia tamara]]''
* ''[[Yoldia]]''
** ''[[Yoldia amygdalea]]''
** ''[[Yoldia beringiana]]''
** ''[[Yoldia cooperii]]''
** ''[[Yoldia excavata]]''
** ''[[Yoldia glacialis]]''
** ''[[Yoldia hyperborea]]''
** ''[[Yoldia limatula]]''
** ''[[Yoldia martyria]]''
** ''[[Yoldia micrometrica]]''
** ''[[Yoldia montereyensis]]''
** ''[[Yoldia myalis]]''
** ''[[Yoldia regularis]]''
** ''[[Yoldia sapotilla]]''
** ''[[Yoldia scissurata]]''
** ''[[Yoldia secunda]]''
** ''[[Yoldia seminuda]]''
** ''[[Yoldia solenoides]]''
** ''[[Yoldia thraciaeformis]]''
* ''[[Yoldiella]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella cecinella]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella curta]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella dicella]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella dissimilis]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella expansa]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella fraterna]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella frigida]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella inconspicua]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella inflata]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella insculpta]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella intermedia]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella iris]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella jeffreysi]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella lenticula]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella lucida]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella nana]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella oleacina]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella orcia]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella philippiana]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella profundorum]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella propinqua]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella pusilla]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella sanesia]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella siliqua]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella striolata]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella subaequilatera]]''
** ''[[Yoldiella subangulata]]''


The following is a list of foreign decorations which have been approved for wear on United States military uniforms. Such awards are always worn after all [[Awards and decorations of the United States military|United States decorations]] and [[International military decoration authorized by the US military|international military awards]]. The list below is by no means comprehensive, but does display the awards which have been bestowed to U.S. service members by the governments of foreign countries.
==References==
* {{ITIS|ID=79123|taxon=''Yoldiidae''}}


[[Category:Yoldiidae| ]]


==Awards of Specific Nations==

=== '''Belgium''' ===
*[[Image:Belgium Order Crown rib.png|80px]] [[Order of the Crown (Belgium)|Order of the Crown]]
*[[Image:CdGBel1944.gif|82px]] [[Croix de Guerre]]
*[[Image:Belgian Grand Cross Order of the Crown ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Military Cross (Belgium)|Order of the Cross]]


Belguim decorations were presented mainly during [[WWII]].

=== '''Canada''' ===
*[[Image:Victoria Cross (Canada) ribbon bar.png|80px]] [[Victoria Cross (Canada)|Victoria Cross]]
*[[Image:Order_of_Military_Merit_(Canada)_ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Order of Military Merit (Canada)| Order of Military Merit]]
*[[Image:Star_of_Military_Valour_ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Star of Military Valour]]
*[[Image:Meritorious_Service_Decoration_ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Meritorious Service Medal (Canada)|Meritorious Service Cross]]
*[[Image:Medal of Military Valour ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Medal of Military Valour]]
*[[Image:Meritorious Service Decoration ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Meritorious Service Medal (Canada)|Meritorious Service Medal]]


Canadian decorations were mainly awarded during [[WWI]] and [[WWII]]. The [[Meritorious Service Medal (Canada)|Meritorious Service Cross]] and [[Meritorious Service Medal (Canada)|Meritorious Service Medal]] are currently the only Canadian awards still being awarded to US personnel today. Most of those were awarded to the [[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe|SACEUR]] usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

=== '''China''' ===
*[[Image:Order of Precious Tripod with Special Grand Cordon ribbon.png|80px]] [[List of orders, decorations and medals of the Republic of China|Special Grand Cordon Order of Pao Ting ]]


Chinese decorations were only rarely awarded to very senior US officers during [[WWII]].

=== '''Czechoslovakia''' / '''Czech Republic''' ===
*[[Image:Order of the White Lion.svg|80px]] [[Order of the White Lion]]
*[[Czechoslovak War Cross]]
#[[Image:Czechoslovak War Cross 1918 ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Czechoslovak War Cross 1918]]
#[[Image:Czechoslovak War Cross 1939-1945 Ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Czechoslovak War Cross 1939-1945]]


Czech [[Order of the White Lion]] was only rarely awarded to very senior US officers. The [[Czechoslovak War Cross]] a little more commonly awarded to officers, then the Czech Order of the White Lion was, during [[WWI]] and [[WWII]].

=== '''El Salvador''' ===
* [[Image:El Salvador Gold Medal for Distinguished Service ribbon.jpg|80px]] Gold Medal for Distinguished Service


El Salvadorean decorations were only rarely awarded to senior US officers, most of those were awarded to the [[United States Southern Command|United States Southern Command Commander]] usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

=== '''Estonian''' ===
*[[Image:Military Order of the Cross of the Eagle ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Military Order of the Cross of the Eagle]]


Estonian decorations are only rarely awarded to very senior US officers. Most of these are awarded to the [[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe|SACEUR]] usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

=== '''France''' ===
*[[Image:Legion Honneur GC ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Légion d'honneur|National Order of the Legion of Honor]]
*[[Image:Order of the Liberation ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Ordre de la Libération|Order of the Liberation]]
*[[Image:Mili Medal ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Médaille militaire|Military Medal]]
*[[Image:French National Order of Merit ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Ordre national du Mérite| French National Order of Merit]]
*[[Croix de Guerre|Cross of War]]
#[[Image:Ribbon of la croix de guerre 1914-1918.JPG|80px]] [[Croix de guerre 1914-1918]]
#[[Image:Ribbon of la croix de guerre 1939-1945.JPG|80px]] [[Croix de guerre 1939-1945 (France)|Croix de guerre 1939-1945]]
#[[Image:Ribbon of la croix de guerre TOE.JPG|80px]] [[Croix de guerre des Théatres d'Opérations Exterieures]]
*[[Image:Ruban de la Médaille commémorative française.PNG|80px|Ribbon of the French commemorative Medal]] [[Médaille commémorative française|French Military Decoration ]]


French decorations were presented to US service members extensivly during [[WWI]] and [[WWII]]. By far, the Croix de guerre was the most commonly bestowed decoration to United States service members of all ranks.

The [[Légion d'honneur|National Order of the Legion of Honor]], [[Ordre national du Mérite| French National Order of Merit]] and [[Médaille commémorative française|French Military Decoration]] are the only French medals still being awarded to US personnel today. Most of these are awarded to senior US officers in [[Europe]] usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

=== '''Germany''' ===

*[[Image:Merit Cross of the Federal Republic ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Bundesverdienstkreuz|Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany]]
*[[Image:Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr ribbon 2.JPG|80px]] [[Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr|Bundeswehr Crosses & Medal of Honor]]
*[[Image:Leistungsabezeichen.JPG|80px]] [[German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency|German Armed Forces Military Proficiency Badge]]
*[[Image:Schützenschnur.JPG|80px]] [[German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship|German Armed Forces Marksmanship Badge]]


{{main|German decorations awarded to members of the United States military}}

German decorations have been awarded to United States soldiers beginning as far back as the [[American Revolution]]. By the time of the [[First World War]], German decorations had faded from the military memory of the United States and, during the actual conflict where Germany and America were on opposing sides, the wear of any German decoration by an American soldier would have been unthinkable.

The sole authorization of a [[Nazi]] decoration to U.S. personnel was in 1938 when the [[Order of the German Eagle]] was awarded to a small number of U.S. military personnel who had either served in Germany in a diplomatic posting or who had performed an act of service to the German state. The Order was entered in [[service record]]s, but was never authorized for display on a United States uniform.

In the 21st century United States military, the German Proficiency and Marksmanship Badges are far more commonly awarded, mainly to U.S. Army and Air Force personnel. The [[Bundesverdienstkreuz|Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany]] was last awarded to a US officer in 2003 and is today rarely awarded to only very senior US officers. Most of those were awarded to the [[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe|SACEUR]] usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

=== '''Greece''' ===
*[[Image:Legion Honneur Chevalier ribbon.svg|80px]] [[Order of George I]]


Greek decorations were only rarely awarded to very senior US officers, during [[WWII]].

=== '''Hungary''' ===
*[[Image:Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic ribbon.JPG|80px]] Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic


Hungarian decorations are only rarely awarded to very senior US officers. Most of those were awarded to the [[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe|SACEUR]] usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

=== '''Italy''' ===
*[[Image:Grande ufficiale OCI Kingdom BAR.svg|80px]] [[Order of the Crown of Italy]]
*[[Image:Cavaliere SSML BAR.svg|80px]] [[Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus]]
*[[Image:Cavaliere BAR.svg|80px]] [[Military Order of Italy|Knight of the Military Order of Savoy]]
*[[Image:Grande ufficiale OSSI medal BAR.svg|80px]] [[Italian orders of merit|Star of Italian Solidarity]]


Italian decorations are only rarely awarded to very senior US officers. The first presentations of Italian decorations to U.S. personnel were made in the months following [[World War II]]. This was mainly done to foster a new era of friendly relations between the US and Italy. There have been some rare post-WWII presentations, most of those were awarded to the [[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe|SACEUR]] usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

=== '''Mexico''' ===
*[[Image:Order of the Aztec Eagle ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Order of the Aztec Eagle]]


Mexican decorations were mainly presented to very senior US officers during [[World War II]]. There have been some rare post-WWII presentations, but these are mainly confined to the senior ranks of the US military.

=== '''Morocco''' ===
* [[Image:Order of Ouissam Alaouite ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Order of Ouissam Alaouite]]


The Order of Ouissam Alaouite was awarded mainly to United States military officers who had served on the [[Operation Torch]] planning staff during [[WWII]]. In the film ''[[Patton (film)|Patton]]'', [[George C. Scott]] plays then [[Major General]] [[George S. Patton]] who is awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite at the start of the film. There have been some rare post-WWII presentations, but these are mainly confined to the senior ranks of the US military.

=== '''Japan''' ===
*[[Image:Order of the Rising Sun.JPG|80px]] [[Order of the Rising Sun]]
*[[Image:Order of the Golden Kite ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Order of the Golden Kite]]
*[[Image:Order of the Sacred Treasure ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Order of the Sacred Treasure]]


The first presentations of Japanese decorations to U.S. personnel were made in the months following [[World War II]] when the new Japanese government presented several decorations to senior U.S. military officers then in charge of the occupation force garrisoning Japan. This was mainly done to foster a new era of friendly relations between the US and Japan and to recognize the joint and allied nature which the new [[Japanese Self Defense Force]] would have with the United States armed forces.

Today Japanese decorations are only awarded to senior US officers in the [[United States Pacific Command]] usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

=== '''Republic of Korea''' (South Korea) ===
*[[Image:Korean Samil ribbon.JPG|80px]] South Korean Samil National Security Medal
*[[Image:Korean Cheon-Su ribbon.JPG|80px]] South Korean Cheon-Su National Security Medal
*[[Image:KoreaPresrib.gif|82px]] [[Presidential Unit Citation (Korea)| South Korean Presidential Unit Citation]]
*[[Image:Korean War Service Medal ribbon.png|80px]] [[Korean War Service Medal]]


Korean decorations were first awarded to U.S. service members during the [[Korean War]]. The award of Korean medals in the 21st century is mainly confined to senior U.S. military leaders attached to either [[USFK]] or [[CNFK]].

=== '''Kuwait''' ===
*[[Image:Us kw-kwlib rib.png|80px]] [[Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)| Kuwait Liberation Medal]]


The Kuwait Liberation Medal was commonly awarded to all U.S. service members with in-theater service during the [[Gulf War]].

=== '''Lithuania''' ===

* [[Image:Gedimino didysis kryzius juostele.gif|80px]] [[Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas]]


Lithuanian decorations are only rarely awarded to very senior US officers. Most of those were awarded to the [[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe|SACEUR]] usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

=== '''Luxembourg''' ===
*[[Image:Ribbon bar Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau.jpg|80px]] [[Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau]]
*[[Image:Order Adolph Nassau ribbon bar.png|80px]] [[Order of Adolphe of Nassau]]
*[[Image:Lux warcross rib.png|80px]] [[Luxembourg War Cross]]
*[[Image:Ribbon bar Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.jpg|80px]] [[Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg]]


Luxembourg decorations were presented mainly during [[World War II]]. There have been some rare post-WWII presentations, but most of those were awarded to the [[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe|SACEUR]] usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

[[Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau|The Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau]] was founded by Grand Ducal decree on 31 March 1858 by [[King-Grand Duke]] [[William III]]. The honour was to be shared between both branches of the House of Nassau, under agreement between William, [[King of the Netherlands]] and [[Grand Duke of Luxembourg]], and Adolphe, Duke of Nassau and future Grand Duke of Luxembourg.

=== '''The Netherlands''' ===
*[[Image:Neth odrwilliam rib.png|80px]] [[Military Order of William]]
*[[Image:Honorary Sabre ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Honorary Sabre]]
*[[Image:Ribbon bar Order of the Netherlands Lion.jpg|80px]] [[Order of the Netherlands Lion]]
*[[Image:Neth odrorangenassau rib.png|80px]] [[Order of Orange Nassau]]
*[[Image:Ribbon bar Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau.jpg|80px]] [[Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau]]


The Netherlands presented awards to U.S. service members mainly during World War II; the [[Honorary Sabre]] was very rarely awarded to very senior US officers. There have been some rare post-WWII presentations, but most of these are were awarded to the [[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe|SACEUR]] usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

[[Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau|The Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau]] was founded by Grand Ducal decree on 31 March 1858 by [[King-Grand Duke]] [[William III]]. The honour was to be shared between both branches of the House of Nassau, under agreement between William, [[King of the Netherlands]] and [[Grand Duke of Luxembourg]], and Adolphe, Duke of Nassau and future Grand Duke of Luxembourg.

=== '''Peru''' ===
* [[Image:Order of the Sun Ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Order of the Sun]]


The Order of the Sun was only rarely awarded to very senior US officers during World War II

=== '''Philippines''' ===
*[[Image:MOVr.jpg|80px]] [[Philippine Medal of Valor]]
*[[Image:DCondSr.jpg|80px]] [[Distinguished Conduct Star]]
*[[Image:Philippine Legion of Honor ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Philippine Legion of Honor]]
*[[Image:Philpuc.gif|80px]] [[Presidential Unit Citation (Philippines)| Philippines Presidential Unit Citation]]
*[[Image:Phdef rib.png|80px]] [[Philippine Defense Medal]]
*[[Image:Phliber rib.png|80px]] [[Philippine Liberation Medal]]
*[[Image:Philippine Independence Medal Ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Philippine Independence Medal]]


The [[Philippine Medal of Valor]], [[Distinguished Conduct Star]] and [[Philippine Legion of Honor]] were only rarely awarded to very senior US officers, during [[WWII]]. The [[Philippine Defense Medal]], [[Philippine Liberation Medal]] and [[Philippine Independence Medal]] were commonly awarded to soldiers and sailors of all ranks during World War II.

=== '''Poland''' ===
*[[Image:POL Order Orła Białego BAR.svg|80px]] [[Order Orla Bialego |Order of the White Eagle]]
*[[Image:POL Virtuti Militari Wielki BAR.svg|80px]] [[Virtuti Militari]]
*[[Image:Polonia Restituta Krzyz Wielki.jpg|80px]] [[Polonia Restituta|Order of Polonia Restituta]]
*[[Image:Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland]]
*[[Image:POL Order Krzyża Grunwaldu 1 Klasy BAR.svg|80px]] [[Cross of Grunwald]]
*[[Image:Srebrny Krzyz Zaslugi z Mieczami.jpg|80px]] [[Cross of Merit with Swords]]


Polish decorations were first presented to U.S. senior military leaders in the aftermath of World War II as a measure of thanking the Allies for liberating Poland from [[Nazi Germany]]. In reality, however, the [[USSR]] engaged in the physical liberation of this nation with British and American troops having little to no part in actions on the [[Eastern Front]].

When Poland fell behind the [[Iron Curtain]], awards to U.S. service members all but ceased. In the 21st century, with Poland now a member in [[NATO]], awards have resumed to U.S. personnel, but most of those were awarded to the [[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe|SACEUR]] usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

=== '''Romania''' ===
*[[Image:Order of Michael the Brave ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Order of Michael the Brave]]
*[[Image:Star of Romania Ribbon.PNG|80px]][[Order of the Star of Romania]]


Romanian decorations were only rarely awarded to very senior US officers, during [[WWI]] and [[WWII]].

=== '''Saudi Arabia''' ===
*[[Image:Us sa-kwlib rib.png|80px]] [[Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)|Kuwait Liberation Medal]]


The Kuwait Liberation Medal was a little less commonly awarded to all U.S. service members, it was awarded only during the dates of 17 January 1991 and 28 February 1991 with in-theater service of the [[Gulf War]].

=== '''South Vietnam''' ===

'''Senior Leadership Decorations'''

*[[Image:VietnamCDR.gif|80px]] [[National Order of Vietnam]]
*[[Image:ArmyDSMribbon.png|80px]] [[Vietnam Distinguished Service Order]]

'''Heroism Decorations'''

*[[Image:Vietnam Military Merit ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Vietnam Military Merit Medal]]

'''Common Decorations'''

*[[Image:Vietnam Gallantry Cross ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Vietnam Gallantry Cross]]
*[[Image:VnCA2C.jpg|80px]] [[Vietnam Civil Actions Medal]]
*[[Image:Vietnam Campaign Medal ribbon.png|80px]] [[Vietnam Campaign Medal]]

'''Unit Citations'''

*[[Image:VietPresUnitRib.gif|80px]] [[Presidential Unit Citation (Vietnam)|Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation]]
*[[Image:Vietnam gallantry UC.PNG|80px]] [[Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation]]
*[[Image:VNCivilActionsRibbon-2.svg|80px]] [[Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation]]

'''Other Awards'''
*[[Image:Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal.JPG|80px]] [[Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal]]
*[[Image:Vietnam Staff Service ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Vietnam Staff Service Medal]]
*[[Image:Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross.JPG|80px]][[Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross]]
*[[Image:Vietnam Navy Gallantry Cross.JPG|80px]][[Vietnam Navy Gallantry Cross]]
*[[Image:Us vietsss rib.png|80px]] [[Vietnam Special Service Medal]]


[[South Vietnamese decorations]], also known as awards of the Republic of Vietnam, were first issued to United States service members beginning around 1964. The Military Merit Medal was awarded solely to enlisted U.S. service members who had been killed in battle, while the National Order and Distinguished Service Order were awarded only to senior U.S. military personnel. The Gallantry Cross and Campaign Medal were commonly awarded to all US personnel and the remainder of the decorations were awarded with different frequency between the U.S. service branches and amongst officer/enlisted personnel.

=== '''Soviet Union''' / '''Russia''' ===
*[[Image:Ordervictory rib.png|80px]] [[Order of Victory]]
*[[Image:Order suvorov1 ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Order of Suvorov]]
*[[Image:Order kutuzov1 rib.png|80px]] [[Order of Kutuzov]]


Soviet decorations were only rarely awarded to very senior US officers during [[WWII]]. Due to the different [[ribbon bar]] sizing between US and USSR decorations, Soviet ribbons were also impractical for daily wear on United States uniforms. In addition, by the 1950s at the start of the [[Cold War]], most US officers who had been awarded such medals during World War II simply choose to stop wearing them.


=== '''Sweden''' ===

*[[Image:Order of the Sword ribbon.jpg|80px]] [[Order of the Sword]]


Swedish decorations were rarely awarded to senior US officers during [[WWII]].

=== '''United Kingdom''' ===
*[[Image:Victoria Cross (Canada) ribbon bar.png|80px]] [[Victoria Cross]]
*[[Image:Order of the Bath UK ribbon.png|80px]] [[Order of the Bath]]
*[[Image:Order BritEmp rib.png|80px]] [[Order of the British Empire]]
*[[Image:Order of Merit UK ribbon.png|80px]] [[Order of Merit]]
*[[Image:Dso-ribbon.png|80px]] [[Distinguished Service Order]]
*[[Image:Conspicuous Gallantry Cross ribbon.JPG|80px]] [[Conspicuous Gallantry Cross]]
*[[Image:Distinguished Service Cross (UK) ribbon.png|80px]] [[Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom)|Distinguished Service Cross]]
*[[Image:Military Cross ribbon.png|80px]] [[Military Cross]]
*[[Image:DFC (UK) ribbon.png|80px]] [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)|Distinguished Flying Cross]]


Britain's highest award for gallantry the [[Victoria Cross]] has only been awarded to one U.S. military member, the U.S. Unknown Soldier was awarded the Victoria Cross, on November 11, 1921.

United Kingdom decorations were awarded extensively to U.S. service members during both the [[First World War]] and [[World War II]]. The awards such as the Order of the Bath and the Order of the British Empire were reserved mainly for senior U.S. military leaders. The remaining decorations were awarded frequently amongst the entire enlisted and officer corps of the U.S. military. The [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] was a common decoration for those Americans attached to the [[Eagle Squadrons]]; when some of those personnel transferred back to the [[United States Army Air Forces]] after America entered the war, the [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)|British DFC]] became a fairly common site on U.S. uniforms during that time period.

In the 21st century United States military, the awarding of British decorations to U.S. service members is still somewhat common, most often to officers assigned in [[England]] or other various capacities with [[NATO]] European based defense groups.

=== '''Yugoslavia''' ===
*[[Image:Order of the White Eagle War Merit ribbon.jpg|80px]] [[Order of the White Eagle (Yugoslavia)|Order of the White Eagle]]


The Order of the White Eagle was only rarely awarded to very senior US officers, during [[World War II]].

==References==


* "Case Reference Guide for the authorization of military awards and decorations", [[Military Personnel Records Center]]; [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]]
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* SECNAVINST 1650.1H (Navy Awards Manual)
*AFI 36-2803 (Air Force Awards and Decorations Program)


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Authorized foreign decorations of the United States military are those military decorations which have been approved for wear by members of the United States armed forces but whose awarding authority is the government of a country other than the United States.

Policy and Determination

The wear of foreign decorations may either be approved on a case-by-case basis or a general order may be declared allowing for blanket approval to all U.S. service members to wear a particular non-U.S. decoration.

The following is a list of foreign decorations which have been approved for wear on United States military uniforms. Such awards are always worn after all United States decorations and international military awards. The list below is by no means comprehensive, but does display the awards which have been bestowed to U.S. service members by the governments of foreign countries.


Awards of Specific Nations

Belgium


Belguim decorations were presented mainly during WWII.

Canada


Canadian decorations were mainly awarded during WWI and WWII. The Meritorious Service Cross and Meritorious Service Medal are currently the only Canadian awards still being awarded to US personnel today. Most of those were awarded to the SACEUR usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

China


Chinese decorations were only rarely awarded to very senior US officers during WWII.

Czechoslovakia / Czech Republic

  1. File:Czechoslovak War Cross 1918 ribbon.JPG Czechoslovak War Cross 1918
  2. File:Czechoslovak War Cross 1939-1945 Ribbon.JPG Czechoslovak War Cross 1939-1945


Czech Order of the White Lion was only rarely awarded to very senior US officers. The Czechoslovak War Cross a little more commonly awarded to officers, then the Czech Order of the White Lion was, during WWI and WWII.

El Salvador


El Salvadorean decorations were only rarely awarded to senior US officers, most of those were awarded to the United States Southern Command Commander usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

Estonian


Estonian decorations are only rarely awarded to very senior US officers. Most of these are awarded to the SACEUR usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

France

  1. Croix de guerre 1914-1918
  2. Croix de guerre 1939-1945
  3. Croix de guerre des Théatres d'Opérations Exterieures


French decorations were presented to US service members extensivly during WWI and WWII. By far, the Croix de guerre was the most commonly bestowed decoration to United States service members of all ranks.

The National Order of the Legion of Honor, French National Order of Merit and French Military Decoration are the only French medals still being awarded to US personnel today. Most of these are awarded to senior US officers in Europe usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

Germany


Main article: German decorations awarded to members of the United States military

German decorations have been awarded to United States soldiers beginning as far back as the American Revolution. By the time of the First World War, German decorations had faded from the military memory of the United States and, during the actual conflict where Germany and America were on opposing sides, the wear of any German decoration by an American soldier would have been unthinkable.

The sole authorization of a Nazi decoration to U.S. personnel was in 1938 when the Order of the German Eagle was awarded to a small number of U.S. military personnel who had either served in Germany in a diplomatic posting or who had performed an act of service to the German state. The Order was entered in service records, but was never authorized for display on a United States uniform.

In the 21st century United States military, the German Proficiency and Marksmanship Badges are far more commonly awarded, mainly to U.S. Army and Air Force personnel. The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany was last awarded to a US officer in 2003 and is today rarely awarded to only very senior US officers. Most of those were awarded to the SACEUR usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

Greece


Greek decorations were only rarely awarded to very senior US officers, during WWII.

Hungary

  • Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic


Hungarian decorations are only rarely awarded to very senior US officers. Most of those were awarded to the SACEUR usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

Italy


Italian decorations are only rarely awarded to very senior US officers. The first presentations of Italian decorations to U.S. personnel were made in the months following World War II. This was mainly done to foster a new era of friendly relations between the US and Italy. There have been some rare post-WWII presentations, most of those were awarded to the SACEUR usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

Mexico


Mexican decorations were mainly presented to very senior US officers during World War II. There have been some rare post-WWII presentations, but these are mainly confined to the senior ranks of the US military.

Morocco


The Order of Ouissam Alaouite was awarded mainly to United States military officers who had served on the Operation Torch planning staff during WWII. In the film Patton, George C. Scott plays then Major General George S. Patton who is awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite at the start of the film. There have been some rare post-WWII presentations, but these are mainly confined to the senior ranks of the US military.

Japan


The first presentations of Japanese decorations to U.S. personnel were made in the months following World War II when the new Japanese government presented several decorations to senior U.S. military officers then in charge of the occupation force garrisoning Japan. This was mainly done to foster a new era of friendly relations between the US and Japan and to recognize the joint and allied nature which the new Japanese Self Defense Force would have with the United States armed forces.

Today Japanese decorations are only awarded to senior US officers in the United States Pacific Command usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

Republic of Korea (South Korea)


Korean decorations were first awarded to U.S. service members during the Korean War. The award of Korean medals in the 21st century is mainly confined to senior U.S. military leaders attached to either USFK or CNFK.

Kuwait


The Kuwait Liberation Medal was commonly awarded to all U.S. service members with in-theater service during the Gulf War.

Lithuania


Lithuanian decorations are only rarely awarded to very senior US officers. Most of those were awarded to the SACEUR usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

Luxembourg


Luxembourg decorations were presented mainly during World War II. There have been some rare post-WWII presentations, but most of those were awarded to the SACEUR usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

The Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau was founded by Grand Ducal decree on 31 March 1858 by King-Grand Duke William III. The honour was to be shared between both branches of the House of Nassau, under agreement between William, King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and Adolphe, Duke of Nassau and future Grand Duke of Luxembourg.

The Netherlands


The Netherlands presented awards to U.S. service members mainly during World War II; the Honorary Sabre was very rarely awarded to very senior US officers. There have been some rare post-WWII presentations, but most of these are were awarded to the SACEUR usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

The Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau was founded by Grand Ducal decree on 31 March 1858 by King-Grand Duke William III. The honour was to be shared between both branches of the House of Nassau, under agreement between William, King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and Adolphe, Duke of Nassau and future Grand Duke of Luxembourg.

Peru


The Order of the Sun was only rarely awarded to very senior US officers during World War II

Philippines


The Philippine Medal of Valor, Distinguished Conduct Star and Philippine Legion of Honor were only rarely awarded to very senior US officers, during WWII. The Philippine Defense Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal and Philippine Independence Medal were commonly awarded to soldiers and sailors of all ranks during World War II.

Poland


Polish decorations were first presented to U.S. senior military leaders in the aftermath of World War II as a measure of thanking the Allies for liberating Poland from Nazi Germany. In reality, however, the USSR engaged in the physical liberation of this nation with British and American troops having little to no part in actions on the Eastern Front.

When Poland fell behind the Iron Curtain, awards to U.S. service members all but ceased. In the 21st century, with Poland now a member in NATO, awards have resumed to U.S. personnel, but most of those were awarded to the SACEUR usually as "end-of-tour" decorations.

Romania


Romanian decorations were only rarely awarded to very senior US officers, during WWI and WWII.

Saudi Arabia


The Kuwait Liberation Medal was a little less commonly awarded to all U.S. service members, it was awarded only during the dates of 17 January 1991 and 28 February 1991 with in-theater service of the Gulf War.

South Vietnam

Senior Leadership Decorations

Heroism Decorations

Common Decorations

Unit Citations

Other Awards


South Vietnamese decorations, also known as awards of the Republic of Vietnam, were first issued to United States service members beginning around 1964. The Military Merit Medal was awarded solely to enlisted U.S. service members who had been killed in battle, while the National Order and Distinguished Service Order were awarded only to senior U.S. military personnel. The Gallantry Cross and Campaign Medal were commonly awarded to all US personnel and the remainder of the decorations were awarded with different frequency between the U.S. service branches and amongst officer/enlisted personnel.

Soviet Union / Russia


Soviet decorations were only rarely awarded to very senior US officers during WWII. Due to the different ribbon bar sizing between US and USSR decorations, Soviet ribbons were also impractical for daily wear on United States uniforms. In addition, by the 1950s at the start of the Cold War, most US officers who had been awarded such medals during World War II simply choose to stop wearing them.


Sweden


Swedish decorations were rarely awarded to senior US officers during WWII.

United Kingdom


Britain's highest award for gallantry the Victoria Cross has only been awarded to one U.S. military member, the U.S. Unknown Soldier was awarded the Victoria Cross, on November 11, 1921.

United Kingdom decorations were awarded extensively to U.S. service members during both the First World War and World War II. The awards such as the Order of the Bath and the Order of the British Empire were reserved mainly for senior U.S. military leaders. The remaining decorations were awarded frequently amongst the entire enlisted and officer corps of the U.S. military. The Distinguished Flying Cross was a common decoration for those Americans attached to the Eagle Squadrons; when some of those personnel transferred back to the United States Army Air Forces after America entered the war, the British DFC became a fairly common site on U.S. uniforms during that time period.

In the 21st century United States military, the awarding of British decorations to U.S. service members is still somewhat common, most often to officers assigned in England or other various capacities with NATO European based defense groups.

Yugoslavia


The Order of the White Eagle was only rarely awarded to very senior US officers, during World War II.

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