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Quiz: military and civilian decorations
- One of the most famous in the world, name the highest French decoration?
- Which medal introduced during the third week of the London Blitz is given to reward acts of civilian courage?
- Can you name the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration?
- What is the two word inscription on the Victoria Cross?
- The Purple Heart medal contains a profile of whose portrait?
- Instituted in 1943, what is the Dickin Medal awarded for?
- Awarded to civilians for acts of bravery at a level below that of the George Medal, what does the acronym QGM stand for?
- Founded by King George I on 18 May 1725, name the order of chivalry whose name is derived from the medieval ceremony for appointing a knight?
- Created in 1993 as the second level military decoration of the British Armed Forces, what is the CGC?
- What two word inscription is on the George Cross?
- What medal did President Ronald Reagan present Mother Teresa with in 1985?
- What was the highest military award for German service personel during World War II?
- The Order of Saint George is the highest military decoration of which country?
- The South Atlantic Medal is a British medal awarded to military personnel and civilians for service in which war?
Answers
- The Legion of Honor
- The George Cross
- The Medal of Honor (MOH)
- For Valour
- George Washington's profile
- For animals displaying gallantry and devotion to duty
- Queen’s Gallantry Medal
- Order of the Bath
- The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
- For Gallantry
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Iron Cross (Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross)
- Russian Federation, Russia
- The Falklands War (of 1982)