The Medal of Honor.
That would be the silver star
The second highest medal awarded for bravery is the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC).
In the US, the highest military medal is the Medal of Honor. There is no "degree" associated with this medal.
Many awards were given for bravery and valor during D-Day, and some were given after a soldier was killed. The Medal of Honor is the highest medal and after D-Day, four members of the military received this honor.
Medal of Honor
Assuming you refer to the United States, the highest gallantry award, is the Medal of Honor, which awarded (often posthumously) to a significant act or acts of bravery that caused a great deal of difference in the outcome of a battle, or directly saved many lives, even at the sacrifice of the person who is honored. The next highest is the Distinguished Service Cross, followed by the Silver Star, and then the Bronze Star with "V" for Valor, and finally the Commendation Medal with "V" device for valor.
Britain's highest award for bravery "in the face of the enemy" has been since 1856, and is still, the Victoria Cross. It is the joint highest award for bravery with the George Cross, which is the equivalent honour for bravery not in the face of the enemy.
The second highest medal awarded for bravery is the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC).
The Medal of Honor is the highest medal for bravery that can be issued to a US soldier.
In the US, the highest military medal is the Medal of Honor. There is no "degree" associated with this medal.
The highest award US military personnel can receive is the Medal of Honor
congressional medal of honor
There are three levels of awards for bravery in Canada. The highest level is the Cross of Valour, followed by the Star of Courage, and the third level is the Medal of Bravery.
Many awards were given for bravery and valor during D-Day, and some were given after a soldier was killed. The Medal of Honor is the highest medal and after D-Day, four members of the military received this honor.
Medal for Bravery - Silver - was created in 1997.
Medal for Bravery - Serbia - was created in 1913.
The Medal of Honor is the highest medal awarded in the US Military. The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest. The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is the third highest.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award that a member of the US Military can be awarded.