military decoration

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military
adjective
uk
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i/us
/ˈmɪl.ə.ter.i/
relating to or belonging to the ...
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decoration
noun
uk
/ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌdek.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/
the activity of making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it, or something that you use to ...
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(Definition ofmilitaryanddecorationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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His action in the war led him to earn themilitarydecorationafter the war.
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These medals are not part of any government honours system and should not be treated or claimed as any kind of officialmilitarydecoration.
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But do let us, for military deeds, give military decorations, and for civil service.
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Is it not a fact that there are almost as many military decorations confined to the non-commissioned ranks as to the commissioned ranks?
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Pensions awarded with military decorations are liable to tax like other pensions, as earned income.
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Naval and military decorations to be worn.
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A sunburst is frequently used in emblems and military decorations.
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As it was among the highest order of military decorations, it was not awarded to a claimant until after a strict investigation.
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This is the most common use of medal bars on military decorations.
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Beneath the sculpture there is a steel grating with hundreds of military decorations and votive plaques donated by the soldiers.
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It consisted of the existing civil, police, railways police and prisons medals, and a new series of military decorations.
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The current series of military decorations and medals was established in 2003.
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Normally, the eagle is placed on military decorations with its head held high.
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Military decorations, including medals and orders, are usually presented to the recipient in a formal ceremony.
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Those people got retired as time goes on, and no one could wear the military decorations with entitlement.
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The military decorations were the perks of the officers.
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Together with military decorations, such badges are authorized for wear on military uniforms.
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Civil decorations awarded to military personnel should not be considered military decorations, although some orders of chivalry have civil and military divisions.
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Of those, 18 units were awarded battle honors (military decorations or honorary titles).
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