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So you think you know a Purple Heart from a Medal of Honor or a World War II Victory Medal from Bronze Star. Here is your chance to see how much you really know about U.S. Military Medals.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Bronze Star
Air Medal
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have either been wounded or killed while serving their country. This is the oldest award given by the U.S. military.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Silver Star
Purple Heart
Navy Cross
Awarded for acts of valor, this is the second-highest distinction a member of the U.S. Navy can receive.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Army Medal of Honor
Awarded for acts of valor, this is the highest distinction a member of the U.S. Army can receive.
Purple Heart
Distinguished Service Cross
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Air Medal
First established in 1942, the Air Medal is awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement by airmen in the U.S. Military. Notable recipients of this medal include Buzz Aldrin and John McCain.
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
World War II Victory Medal
Women's Army Corps Service Meda
Created on an order from President Roosevelt in 1943, this medal recognized the service of the women of the Women's Army Corps or the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Silver Star
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Air Medal
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
This medal is given to members of the U.S. Marine Corps that have fought on foreign territory or operated on foreign territory under circumstances that merit recognition and for which no other medal is awarded.
Coast Guard Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Bronze Star
Army Soldier's Medal
This is the highest medal given in the U.S. Army for non-combat related heroism. Twenty-eight of these were awarded to Army staff members after Sept. 11, 2001, for their heroism during the attack on the Pentagon.
Purple Heart
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Air Force Medal of Honor
Awarded for acts of valor, this is the highest distinction a member of the U.S. Air Force can receive.
Purple Heart
Coast Guard Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Air Force Medal of Honor
Bronze Star
Army Distinguished Service Cross
Awarded for acts of valor, this is the second-highest distinction a member of the U.S. armed forces can receive.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
This medal is awarded to members of any armed force of the United States for having performed a service exceptionally, and distinguished themselves while undertaking a great responsibility in their duty.
Bronze Star
Silver Star
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Distinguished Flying Cross
Legion of Merit Medal
Authorized in 1942, this medal is given to members of the U.S. armed forces for 'Exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.' It may also be awarded to military officials and members of foreign governments.
Navy and Marine Corps Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Coast Guard Medal
Army Soldiers Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
This medal is given to pilots for 'Heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.' This need not necessarily be during wartime, in fact, Charles Lindbergh received the medal in 1927 for his trans-Atlantic flight. The most ever received by one pilot is the 13 awarded to World War II fighter ace Colonel Francis S. "Gabby" Gabreski.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Purple Heart
Bronze Star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
This medal is awarded by the Department of Defense to any individual in the U.S. military for outstanding achievements (non-combat related) or meritorious service. It can also be awarded to non-Americans
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What US military medal is shown in this image?
Purple Heart
Bronze Star
Air Force Commendation Medal
This medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Air Force who perform meritorious achievements or service and distinguish themselves.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Medal of Honor
Distinguished Flying Cross
Navy Good Conduct Medal
This is one of the longest-serving medals in the U.S. armed forces. The Navy version was first awarded in 1869. This medal is given for three years of 'honorable and faithful' service in the U.S. Navy. During war, this changes to one year.
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What US military medal is shown in this image?
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
This medal is given for three years of 'honorable and faithful' service in the Air Force. During war, this changes to one year.
Navy Cross
Army Cross
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star Medal
This medal is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces for 'Gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States.' It is the third-highest distinction in the land.
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Bronze Star
Silver Star
Coast Guard Reserve Good Conduct Medal
This medal is given for three years of 'honorable and faithful' service in the U.S. Coast Guard for reserve personnel.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Navy Cross
Coast Guard Commendation Medal
This medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Coast Guard who perform meritorious achievements or service and distinguish themselves.
Silver Star
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
World War II Victory Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
This medal was given to members of the U.S. armed forces who served in either Europe, Africa, or the Middle East for the period between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946.
Navy Cross
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Navy Cross
American Campaign Medal
This medal was awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who served between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946. It was given to those who served one year in the U.S. and a minimum of 30 days outside the U.S.
World War II Victory Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Bronze Star
China Service Medal
This medal was awarded to Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel who served in and around China both before and after World War II.
Purple Heart
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Army Cross
World War II Victory Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
This medal is awarded to members of the Reserve and National Guard who have performed three years of duty without disciplinary action.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Air Force Cross
Navy Expeditionary Medal
This medal is given to members of the U.S. Navy who have fought on foreign territory under circumstances that merit recognition and for which no other medal is awarded
China Service Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Army Good Conduct Medal
This medal is given for three years of 'honorable and faithful' service in the U.S. Army. During war, this changes to one year.
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal
Purple Heart
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal
This medal was awarded between 1964 and 2014. It was given to Navy reserve personnel, first for four years of service, but in 1997, this dropped to three years.
Bronze Star
China Service Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Air Force Cross
Awarded for acts of valor, this is the second- highest distinction a member of the U.S. Air Force can receive.
World War II Victory Medal
China Service Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Air Force Cross
American Campaign Medal
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
This medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Coast Guard for having performed a service exceptionally and distinguished themselves while undertaking a great responsibility in their duty.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Purple Heart
American Campaign Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
This is generally awarded to senior officers of the U.S. armed forces for 'Superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility.'
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Silver Star
Army Cross
Navy and Marine Corps Medal of Honor
This is the highest medal given in the U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy for non-combat related heroism. John F. Kennedy received this medal during his service in World War II.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
American Campaign Medal
Coast Guard Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
This medal is awarded to members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces who perform meritorious achievements or service in a joint duty capacity.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Bronze Star
This is the fourth-highest medal awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement in the U.S. Armed Forces. It can also be awarded to civilians in service, for example, combat photographers.
Airman's Medal
China Service Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Navy Cross
Aerial Achievement Medal
Established in 1988, this medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Airforce who despite certain meritorious achievements, did not qualify for an Air Medal.
China Service Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
China Service Medal
American Defense Service Medal
This medal was awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who served between September 8, 1939 and December 7, 1941.
Coast Guard Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal
This medal is given for three years of 'honorable and faithful' service in the Air Force for reserves.
Navy Cross
Silver Star
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Air Force Cross
Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal
This medal is given for three years of 'honorable and faithful' service in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Airman's Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Prisoner of War medal
Coast Guard Medal
Air Force Combat Readiness Medal
Created in 1964, this medal is awarded to U.S. Air Force personnel for 'Accomplished sustained individual combat mission readiness or undertaken the preparedness for direct weapon-system employment.' It is awarded for 24 months of continuous duty.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
China Service Medal
Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal
This medal is given to Marine Corp reserve personnel for three years active duty without disciplinary procedures against their name.
American Campaign Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Prisoner of War Medal
Any member of the U.S. military who was a prisoner of war is eligible for this medal, although their actions during that time must have been honorable.
Air Force Combat Action Medal
Navy Cross
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Army Cross
Air Force Cross
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
This medal is given for three years of 'honorable and faithful' service in the U.S. Marine Corps. During war, this changes to one year.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
World War II Victory Medal
Coast Guard Achievement Medal
This medal is awarded for 'Meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat situations based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Commendation Medal or higher.'
American Campaign Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
China Service Medal
Navy Cross
Air Force Combat Action Medal
Created in 2007, this medal is awarded to U.S. Air Force personnel who have participated in air or ground combat.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Purple Heart
Air Force Combat Action Medal
Coast Guard Department of Transportation 9-11 Medal
This medal was given to members of the Coast Guard who performed heroic actions during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Army Commendation Medal
This medal is awarded members of the U.S. Army who perform meritorious achievements or service and distinguish themselves.
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Airman's Medal
This is the highest medal given in the U.S. Air Force for non-combat related heroism. It was first awarded in 1960.
Coast Guard Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Air Cross
Meritorious Service Medal
This medal is awarded to any individual in the U.S. military for meritorious service or achievement.
Air Medal
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What U.S. military medal is shown in this image?
Medal of Honor
Coast Guard Medal
Awarded to those members of the Coast Guard who distinguish themselves with heroic acts not linked to any form of military action.
Purple Heart
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