Neck order

A neck order is a type of military decoration which is designed to be worn and displayed around a person's neck, rather than hung from the chest as is the standard practice for displaying military decorations.

Related Topics:
Military decoration - Neck - Chest

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Most awards of military orders are issued issued in several degrees which typically include a neck order version. In countries which do not typically bestow military orders, neck orders are considered to be high ranking decorations. Some well known neck orders are as follows:

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• Medal of Honor (United States)
• Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States)
• Commander of the Order of the British Empire (United Kingdom)
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Nazi Germany)
• Pour le Mérite (Prussia)