Following is the list of British military medals and ribbons:
| S.No. | Awards & Honours | Purpose/Objective | First Held in country/year | Name of Body/Institution/ Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Distinguished Service Medal | Awarded for Distinguished service | 1907 | Awarded by British Empire |
| 2 | Distinguished Service Medal (United Kingdom) | Awarded for set an example of bravery and resource under fire. | 1914 | Awarded by UK and Commonwealth |
| 3 | Military Medal | Awarded for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire | 1914 | Awarded by UK and Commonwealth |
| 4 | Distinguished Flying Medal | Awarded for for exceptional valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy. | 1918 | Awarded by UK and Commonwealth |
| 5 | Air Force Medal | Awarded for courage or devotion to duty in the air. | 1918 | Awarded by UK and Commonwealth |
| 6 | Sea Gallantry Medal | Awarded for Saving life at sea | 1974 | Awarded by United Kingdom |
| 7 | Burma Gallantry Medal | Awarded for Acts of conspicuous gallantry performed in connection with assigned duties | 1942 | Awarded by the Governor General of Burma |
| 8 | Queen's Gallantry Medal | Awarded for exemplary acts of bravery. | 1974 | Awarded by UK and Commonwealth |
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