Following is the list of United Kingdom Decorations:
| S.No. | Awards & Honours | Purpose/Objective | First Held in country/year | Name of Body/Institution/ Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Cross | Awarded for British Empire/ Commonwealth and allied Military personnel 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 |
| 2 | George Cross | Awarded for acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger. | 1940 | Awarded by Commonwealth Realms |
| 3 | Conspicuous Gallantry Cross | Awarded for an act or acts of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy. | 1995 | Awarded by Her Majesty The Queen |
| 4 | Royal Red Cross | Awarded for exceptional services in military nursing | 1883 | Awarded by United Kingdom |
| 5 | Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom) | Awarded for gallantry during active operations against the enemy. | 1901 | Awarded by United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 6 | Military Cross | Awarded for gallantry during active operations against the enemy. | 1914 | Awarded by United Kingdom and Commonwealth |
| 7 | Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) | Awarded for gallantry during active operations against the enemy. | 1918 | Awarded by United Kingdom and Commonwealth |
| 8 | Air Force Cross (United Kingdom) | Awarded for gallantry while flying but not on active operations against the enemy. | 1918 | Awarded by United Kingdom and Commonwealth |
| 9 | Royal Red Cross | Awarded for exceptional services in military nursing | 1883 | Awarded by United Kingdom |
| 10 | Order of British India | Awarded for long, faithful and honourable service | 1837 | Awarded by British Empire |
| 11 | Order of British India | Awarded for long, faithful and honourable service | 1837 (obsolete) | Awarded by British Empire |
| 12 | Indian Order of Merit | Awarded for Gallantry | 1837 (obsolete) | Awarded by British Empire |
| 13 | Kaisar-i-Hind | Awarded for distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj | 1900 (dormant since 1047) | Awarded by Emperor of India |
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