Antonio Prieto

MHA Medals The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved institution of Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal. It also has instituted three more Medals- Antarik Suraksha Medal, Asadharan Aashuchan Padak, and Utkrisht & Ati-Utkrisht Seva Medal. Key Facts These medals will be awarded annually. HM’s Special Operation Medal and Asadharan Aashuchan Padak will be awarded on Independence Day (15th August), Antarik Suraksha Medal and Utkrisht & Ati-Utkrisht Seva Medal will be announced on Republic Day (26th January). There will be no limit or quota for awarding HM’s Special Operation Medal, Asadharan Aashuchan Padak and Antarik Suraksha Medal. There will be cap of 1% and 0.5% of sanctioned strength rank subject to the eligibility conditions for the Utkrisht and Ati-Utkrisht Seva Medal respectively. The medal may be withdrawn if holder is found guilty of disloyalty or brings force to disrepute such as removal, major penalty, criminal offence etc. Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal: It aims to promote high professional standards of Investigation of Crime in State/UT Police and Central Investigating Agencies (CIAs) in the country. Police Officers of States/UTs, Central Police Organisations (CPOs), Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Security Organisation involved in Special Operations are eligible for it. Asadharan Aashuchan Padak: It will be given to officials of Intelligence organization of Central Government and Intelligence Department/wings/Special Branches/Units of all State/UT Police, CAPFs, Assam Rifles (AR) and National Security Guard (NSG) for acts of exceptional courage and skill in intelligence gathering. Antarik Suraksha Medal: It will be bestowed upon Police personnel of States/UTs/CAPFs/Security Organisation in recognition of operation duty rendered by them for tenure of every two years in internal security in Jammu & Kashmir, Left Wing Extremism (LWE) region and North East region. Utkrisht and Ati Utkrisht Seva Medal: It will be awarded to permanent Police personnel and other permanent support staff working in CAPFs, State/UTs Police Forces, AR, NSG, Home Guard (HG) and intelligence organizations of Central and state Governments and CAPFs in recognition of Long Service of 15 and 25 year and good service records.

Operation Zaman Lafiya Medal The 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigeria Army in Yobe State, north-east Nigeria, has honoured its officers and men for their gallantry in the fight against the Boko Haram terrorists. At a ‘Medal Parade’ in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, all the officers and men involved in the operation “Zaman Lafiya” for a period of six months, were honoured with the medals. Another category of the awards is the Nigerian Army Purple Heart Medal Award meant for those killed or injured while in active service. At the ceremony in Damaturu, the State Governor, Ibrahim Gaidam, applauded the officers and men for giving their all, for the restoration of peace and stability in the troubled state. Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2015/06/20/nigerian-army-honours-officers-in-yobe/

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RULES FOR AWARDING PLATES, SIGNS, AWARDS OF THE MILITARY AND CIVIL SERVICE STAFF IN THE THE ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA http://morm.gov.mk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Plaketi.pdf

ABOUT PRIZES AND POOLS IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE AND ORGANIZED POWER OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA http://sllist.ba/glasnik/2018/broj19/broj019.pdf a) Letter of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina b) Plaques: 1) Gold plaque of the Ministry of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2) Silver plaque of the Ministry of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3) Gold Plaque of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 4) Silver plaque of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5) Plaques of commands and units of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. c) Medals: 1) Medal of Honor, 2) Medal for merit, 3) Medal for military merit, 4) Medal for courage, 5) Medal for outstanding dedication and professionalism, 6) Medal for service in the BiH defense system, 7) Medal for achievements in science, culture and sports. d) Badges of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina: 1) Gold badge of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2) Silver badge of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3) Badge of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina for service in missions outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

OR THE MODEL, DESCRIPTION, RULES, PROCEDURES AND CERTIFICATES IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA Please see pages 4067-4097 http://www.qbz.gov.al/botime/fletore_zyrtare/2016/PDF-2016/66-2016.pdf a) the "Savior" medal; b) "Medal of Bravery"; c) "Medal of Sacrifice"; ç) "Career Medal"; d) medal for "special services"; dh) medal "distinguished department"; e) The medal "Warrior"; ë) medal "Participation in humanitarian operations"; f) The medal "Participation in Civil Emergencies". Commanders of forces and supporting structures will provide: a) "Medal of the Soldier"; b) "Pilot Medal"; c) "Sailor Medal"; ç) "Medal of Knowledge"; d) "Medal of Support"; dh) "Career Medal". The battalion / flotilla / regiment commanders will provide: a) The "Eagle Eye" medal. b) "Battalion / Flotilla / Regiment Honor" medal. Commanders of companies will provide: medal "Company Honor".

Médailles et décorations. http://zmc.mil.ae/Awards.html

Civil Service Award for Excellent Service (Gold, Silver and Bronze) Civil Service Award for Lifetime Service Civil Service Award for Dedicated Service (Gold, Silver and Broze Medal). See the pic

Some Royal Bhutan Police members

THE ROYAL BHUTAN POLICE ACT, 1980 38. Medals and certificates The following Medals are hereby for meritorious service instituted for meritorious services performed by members of the Royal Bhutan Police force: (a) Any Police personnel, after completion of 15 years of dedicated and satisfactory service and who does not have adverse records in the Annual Confidential Reports for the past 5 years, may be awarded a medal which shall be worn on the left chest, a ribbon of 1 1/2" length and 1/2" breadth with three equal colours of white, yellow and red. The colours shall be separated by a black thread lining. The recipient of such medals shall be entitled to an allowance of Nu. 15/- per month for as long as he remains in service. (b) Any Police personnel who has devoted 21 years of meritorious service with a good service record shall be entitled to wear a ribbon symbolizing the colours of the Police Flag which shall have the same measurement as above. The recipient shall be entitled to a monthly allowance of Nu. 25/- for as long as he remains in service. (c) Any Police personnel who endangers and risks his own life while on duty in order to save the life and property of others shall be awarded a medal with a ribbon symbolizing the National Flag of Bhutan which shall have the same measurement as above. The recipient of such a gallantry award shall be entitled to an allowance of Nu. 55/- per month while he remains in service. (d) The Chief of Police shall award certificate of merit in appreciation of good service performed during the preceding year. The annual recommendations for police medals and certificates shall reach the Royal Bhutan Police Headquarters by the 10th of August every year and the same shall be awarded on Police Day on the 1st of September every year.

Hello Cruz de distinción del segundo ejército 1815 See http://coleccionesmilitares.com/medallas/texto/independencia.htm

A new medal? Please see the ribbon bars. Third row, first ribbon

Please see the ribbon bar

Thank you again For the next update of the ribbon plate

Thank you For the next update of the ribbon plate

Please see

Instructions No. (1) of 2014 Specifications and measurements of medals تعليمات رقم (1) لسنة 2014 مواصفات وقياسات الأوسمة والأنواط http://www.iraq-lg-law.org/en/webfm_send/1526

A unkown medal (for me) Source: https://rnt.moi.gov.kw/pasStat/att/anwat.pdf

Source: https://www.mod.gov.sa/Ministry/MilitaryRanks/Pages/default.aspx Can any translate to english the last medals from the "badges" image Thank you

Similar os the US system , not pin

Unfortunatelly nothing

Please help me to dentify this ribbon Thanks

The ribbon plates updated, include some of the 2007 decorations

National Security Medal

Yes. A mistake updated Medal of the International Commission on Former Yugoslavia (ICFY)