State decoration

State decorations are orders, medals and other decorations granted by a state. International decorations are similar, but are not granted by a specific nation but rather an international organization.

Related Topics:
Order - Medal - State - International decoration

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Unlike non-state decorations, state decorations are regulated by the state. Such regulations may specify:

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• Lists of decorations which may be worn on military and civil uniform
• The manner in which decorations are to be worn
• Restrictions on the acceptance of foreign decorations by citizens

State decorations may be divided into civil decorations and military decorations.

Related Topics:
Civil decoration - Military decoration

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State decorations normally include one or more of the following components:

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• Broad ribbons worn over one shoulder (on which a decoration may be suspended)
• Stars (or 'plaque') pinned to the lower chest
• Neck decorations suspended from ribbons around the neck
• Women's decorations suspended from a bow worn pinned to the chest
• Decorations and medals suspended from ribbons pinned to the chest

See also:

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• Order (decoration)
• British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
• Military decoration
• List of military decorations
• List of prizes, medals, and awards