This was followed in later years by the enactment of laws prescribing other decorations and medals and the promulgation of regulations and orders as to the manner in which they should be worn.
The following medals and badges are authorized by Act of Congress or by executive order and in accordance with the regulations of the military and naval services are worn by the officers and enlisted men upon whom they have been conferred.
- 1. Medal of Honor, U. S. Army.
- 2. Medal of Honor, U. S. Navy, U. S. Marine Corps, and U. S. Coast Guard.
- 3. Medal commemorating the Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898.
- 4. Medal commemorating the Naval Engagements in the West Indies during the War with Spain, 1898.
- 5. Special Meritorious Medal for Services during the War with Spain, other than in Battle.
- 6. Certificate of Merit Medal.
- 7. Civil War Campaign Medal.
- 8. Indian Campaign Medal.
- 9. Spanish War Campaign Medal.
- 10. Congressional Medal for Philippine Service.
- 11. Philippine Insurrection Campaign Medal.
- 12. Army of Cuban Occupation Medal, 1898-1902.
- 13. China Relief Expedition Medal.
- 14. Gold Life-Saving Medal.
- 15. Silver Life-Saving Medal.
- 16. Cuban Pacification Medal.
- 17. Nicaraguan Campaign Medal.
- 18. Haitian Campaign Medal, 1915.
- 19. Good-Conduct Medal, U. S. Navy.
- 20. Good-Conduct Medal, U. S. Marine Corps.
- 21. Medals and Badges for Excellence in Gunnery.
- 22. Medals and Badges for Excellence in small-arms target firing as follows:
- (a) Expert Rifleman’s Badge, Army and Marine Corps.
- (b) Sharpshooter’s Medal, Navy and Marine Corps.
- (c) Expert Rifleman’s Bar Badge, Navy.
- (d) Pistol Expert Badge, Army and Marine Corps.
- (e) Expert Pistol-shot’s Bar Badge, Navy.
- (f) Distinguished Marksman’s Medal, Marine Corps.
- (g) Sharpshooter’s Badge, Army and Marine Corps.
- (h) Marksman’s Badge, Army and Marine Corps.
- (i) Division Competition Medal.
- (j) Medals given by the National Rifle Association in matches held under its cognizance.
The Medal of Honor, U. S. Army
The Medal of Honor, U. S. Navy
Medal Commemorating the Battle of Manila Bay,
May 1, 1898
Medal Commemorating the Naval Engagements in
the West Indies during the War with Spain,
1898