Civilian decorations of the United States

Civilian decorations of the United States are civil decorations of the United States of America which are bestowed by various agencies of the United States government for acts of accomplishment benefiting the government as a whole. Contrary to the awards and decorations of the United States military, U.S. civilian decorations are typically issued for sustained meritorious service over a period of time rather then for a specific heroic or meritorious act.

Related Topics:
Civil decoration - United States of America - United States government - Awards and decorations of the United States military

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United States civilian awards and issued by federal, state, and local authorities with the most recognizable decorations issued on the federal level. Certain other civilian decorations may be authorized for wear on U.S. military uniforms, upon approval of the military service departments. Each of the military branches also maintains their own series of civilian decorations separate from military awards.

Related Topics:
Federal - State - Local

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The following is a listing of articles pertianing to United States civilian decorations:

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