Pyramid of Honor
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In the U.S. military, the pyramid of honor designates the relative status of military awards.
Italics indicate awards that are for bravery not against an enemy
| Army | Navy | Air Force |
|---|---|---|
| Medal of Honor | Medal of Honor | Medal of Honor |
| Distinguished Service Cross | Navy Cross | Air Force Cross |
| Silver Star | Row 3, Column 2 | Row 3, Column 3 |
| Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat V | Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat V | Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat V |
| Soldier's Medal | Navy and Marine Corps Medal | Airman's Medal |
| Bronze Star with Combat V | Bronze Star with Combat V | Bronze Star with Combat V |
| Air Medal with Combat V [1] | Air Medal with Combat V | Air Medal with Combat V |
| Army | Navy | Air Force | Joint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal | Distinguished Service Medal | Distinguished Service Medal | Defense Distinguished Service Medal |
| Legion of Merit | Legion of Merit | Legion of Merit | |
| Army Commendation Medal | Navy Commendation Medal | Air Force Commendation Medal |
- ↑ There is a different V for individual acts, and for numbers of combat missions (i.e., "strike/flight")