Following is the list of Military and patriotic honors and medals in United States / Turkey
| S.No. | Awards & Honours | Purpose/Objective | First Held in country/year | Name of Body/Institution/ Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Order of St Michael and St George | Awarded for At the monarch's pleasure | 1818 | Awarded by the United Kingdom |
| 2 | Royal Victorian Order | Awarded for Personal service to the sovereign. | 1896 | Awarded by the sovereign of the Commonwealth realms |
| 3 | Victoria Cross | Awarded for most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. | 1856 | Awarded by some British Empire/Commonwealth countries |
| 4 | Legion of Merit | Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements | 1942 | Awarded by United States Department of Defense |
| 5 | Medal of Honor | Awarded for Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against any enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. | 1862 | Awarded by the President in the name of Congress |
| 6 | Presidential Medal of Freedom | Awarded for an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. | 1963 | Awarded by the President of the United States |
| 7 | State Medal of Distinguished Service (Turkey) | Awarded for distinguished service in contribution to the emerge of Turkish State through generous action, self-sacrifice, accomplishment or merit at home or abroad. | 1983 | Awarded by the President of Turkey |
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