The highest British military honour is the 'Victoria Cross' (VC) medal. Awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy". It takes precedence over all other orders, decorations and medals. It may be awarded to a person of any rank in any service and to civilians under military command.
A recommendation for the VC is normally issued by an officer at regimental level, or equivalent, and has to be supported by three witnesses, although this has been waived on occasion. The recommendation is then passed up the military hierarchy until it reaches the Secretary of State for Defence. The recommendation is then laid before the monarch who approves the award with his or her signature.
The highest military decoration awarded by Britain is the Victoria Cross. Awarded for valor in the face of the enemy.
Victoria Cross
The highest award US military personnel can receive is the Medal of Honor
In the US, the highest military medal is the Medal of Honor. There is no "degree" associated with this medal.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award that a member of the US Military can be awarded.
For the United States military, typically the highest medal for valor is the Congressional Medal of Honor.
In the US, it is the Medal of Honor. It is the highest award available.
The highest award is the Medal of Honor.
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No, the highest award a military member can receive is the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Congressional Medal Of Honor
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Medal of Honor
Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor which a civilian may be awarded.The Congressional Medal of Honor is strictly military.