Awards

Federated Suns

Federated Suns	Award	Information
	Medal Excalibur"	This is AFFS's highest & rarest honor that a individual soldier may be given. The awarded reserved for soldiers whom actions saved regiment, a Davion world or their efforts had obviously resulted in military or social advancement of the Federated Suns. The reward has only been issue less than 40 times since the collapsed of the Star League. Notable individuals who earned the medal include: Lt. Colonel Jessica Dewett, 1st recipient who saved her group volunteers bought time for their lives to allow people Robinson to be evacuated from Kurtia invasion, Colonel Ardan Sortek, & Major Andrew Redburn. The reward also bestows Knighthood onto whom ever issued this medal. The Medal is gold, with legendary sword of Excalibur placed into anvil.
	Sunburst Medal	This medal is issued to Soldier & Civilians for exceptional, duty, devotion, and sacrifice in name of Federated Suns. The medal is given for action such as heroics, economic improvement, and braving political efforts results in great improvement effect for the FedSuns. The medal is given in three ranks of achievements: Silver, Golden, and Diamond. The Diamond, being highest rank of Sunburst, is placed opposite breast of the usual soldier's ribbons & medals are placed. The medal is referred to by its ranking: Silver Sunburst, Golden Sunburst, Diamond Sunburst.
	Syrtis Medal of Honor	; Syrtis Medal of Honor: A Capellan March medal, which can be only given by Field Marshal of the Capellan March. The Medal made from gold, silver, & polished black BattleMech armor. It is shaped in form of the Hasek Family emblem, All-Seeing Eye. The award also grants the recipient Knighthood within the Capellan March. During the reign of Michael Hasek-Davion, the medal was used a political tool for loyal soldiers and officers.
	Robinson Medal of Valor	The medal is exclusive to Draconis March, is similar to Syrtis Medal of Honor. It is issued to whom gone above and beyond call of duty protecting the March. The Medal also bestows Knighthood, titled "Knight Defender of the Draconis March". The medal is colored in burned red color disk with sword and Star of David below it.
	Order of Davion	This is exclusive knighthood of the Federated Suns, which recognizes their great loyalty to royal Davion Family. They are bestowed for members of various military branches of the AFFS. OD's has badge represents someone who is a member. The badge has red with black fox crouch and ready to strike. Which is also the Davion family crest. Prior to its creation, the medal replaced Crucis Legion & Medal Valors award because of interservice rivalries.
	Dragon Slayer Ribbon	This is ribbon created by Hanse Davion & Archon Katrina Steiner in 3024. It was originally Lyran unit commendation for military units whom showed exceptional performance against Draconis Combine forces. The Ribbon is green with a Draconis Combine Dragon black stripped out. The medal was retired during the regime of Victor Steiner-Davion after an increase closeness for two nation after the Clan Invasion.
	Limp Sword Flag	It is a unit commendation for forces whom perform exceptionally well against Capellan Confederation forces. The commendation is in form of parody of House Liao's flag. With bend sword in place of its Katana-like sword being held by broken 'Mech arm. It was originally created by soldier whom was defacing 'Mech he destroyed, insulting then reigning Chancellor with inability to have children. It was later adopted after many soldier carried it on in tradition.
	Knight of the Federated Suns

Draconis Combine

Draconis Combine	Award	Information
	Guardian of the Lair
	Honor of Wakizashi	The Honor of Wakizashi is 'awarded' to those who place their personal or family honor above that of House Kurita and the Draconis Combine. Normally the penalty for betraying House Kurita is simply execution, but high-ranking persons may be granted this 'honor' instead. Upon receiving the medal, the officer drives his wakizashi into his abdomen, and his second decapitates him immediately thereafter, allowing him to die with honor. The chain is heavy and thick, to remind recipients of the weight of honor and duty.
	The Fledgling
	Foundation of Galedon
	Glory of the Fallen Samurai	Any great leader who fails in battle joins the ranks of the Fallen Samurai. His name is etched on the Great Wall of Luthien alongside the names of those before him. In addition, the deceased’s direct superior awards a black-and-red dragon banner to the deceased’s next of kin.
	Katana Cluster	The Katana Cluster is bestowed upon the MechWarrior who tallies the most Mech kills in each year.
	Knight of New Samarkand Ribbon	An officer whose strategy and tactics win him a battle against imposing odds may become a Knight of New Samarkand.
	Order of the Dragon	The Order of the Dragon is the highest honor an officer can achieve. The Coordinator personally bestows the medal, typically to those who have made large territorial gains on the Dragon's behalf. Recipients become Knights of the Order of the Dragon.
	Proserpina Bar	A member of the Proserpina Hussars who demonstrates great skill or bravery against the enemy may receive this award. Many other Kurita units have similar awards.
	Silver Claw
	Watcher of the Dragon's Eye	This certificate is awarded to a civilian who actively protects the Draconis Combine. It has been given for deeds ranging from discovering a spy in the administration to blowing up an ammunition dump behind enemy lines. The certificate says, “His Imperial Lordship, Duke Takashi Kurita, Unifier of Worlds, does hereby bestow upon [fill in the blank] the title of Watcher of the Dragon’s Eye because of his/her undaunted bravery in the face of the enemy. May the Dragon watch over you.”
	White Starburst and Black Starburst of Rasalhague	Attached to a blue-and-white striped ribbon, the white starburst resembles a galaxy, with its four arms spiraling from the center. A silver lightning bolt is depicted in the center. The Warlord of Rasalhague gives this medal to a soldier whose action saves the lives of civilians or fellow soldiers. The Black Starburst of Rasalhague is identical to the White Starburst except that the starburst is black. Awarded posthumously to the soldier, this medal is draped over the soldier’s coffin or buried beneath the soldier’s memorial marker.
	Bushido Blade	The Bushido Blade is granted to officers who demonstrate great courage or leadership on the field of battle.

Confederation Capella

100x100px Confederation Capella	Award	Information
	Baton of Illustrious Service
	[[Image:|150px|center]] The Chancellor's Colors
	Citation for Meritorious House Service
	Civil Seal of Valor and Sacrifice
	Cluster of Conspicuous Heroism
	[[Image:|150px|center]] Confederation Master at Arms
	Grand Cordon of Merit
	Liao Sunburst of Gallantry
	Order of the Legion of Liao
	[[Image:|150px|center]] Duchy Citation Award
	[[Image:|150px|center]] St. Ives Legion of Honor

Free Rasalhague Republic

Free Rasalhague Republic	Award	Information
	Miraborg Cross
	White Starburst and Black Starburst of Rasalhague	Attached to a blue-and-white striped ribbon, the white starburst resembles a galaxy, with its four arms spiraling from the center. A silver lightning bolt is depicted in the center. The Warlord of Rasalhague gives this medal to a soldier whose action saves the lives of civilians or fellow soldiers. The Black Starburst of Rasalhague is identical to the White Starburst except that the starburst is black. Awarded posthumously to the soldier, this medal is draped over the soldier’s coffin or buried beneath the soldier’s memorial marker.
	Raiding Ribbons
	Tyr's Hand

Free Worlds League

100x100px Free Worlds League	Award	Information
	150px The Crest of the Eagle	Awarded to FWLM MechWarriors who played key roles in successful campaigns, the Crest of the Eagle is generally given to battalion or regimental formations, with many veteran League MechWarriors often possessing several. The Crest displayed on a scarlet or purple sash, recipients must be nominated by the Captain-General and ratified by Parliament.
	150x150px The Silver Cross	Frequently awarded posthumously, the Silver Cross is the League's premier decoration for AeroSpace Pilots for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. The award follows the pattern of the ancient Terran Maltese Cross, with a diamond set in its center, and confers knighthood on the recipient, with a number starting "The Order of the Silver Cross" in mimicry of the "Order of the Saber".
	150px Distinguished Service	The Distinguished Service Awards are a series of medals representing the number of recorded kills of the recipient. The award takes the form of a bronze leaf shaped lapel pin set with a different gem, ruby for 500 tons of enemy 'Mechs or Fighters disabled or destroyed, emerald for 1000 tons, sapphire for 2,500 tons and diamond for every 5,000 tons.
	150px Raiding ribbons	Awarded to units with significant involvement in successfull raiding missions, each Raiding Ribbon is color-coded to indicate the targeted realm; blue for the Lyran Commonwealth/Alliance, gold for the Capellan Confederation, red for the Federated Commonwealth and green for a minor Periphery powers. Some of the more bold recipients paint slashes of the same color on their 'Mech or fighters to advertise their exploits.
	150px Defensive-operations ribbons	Instituted by Thomas Marik, the Defensive-Operations Ribbons indicate successful defense from outside aggression and feature a green border and purple body embroiled with name of the planet using the same color-coding as Raiding Ribbons to designate the aggressor.
	150px Conquest Ribbon	Awarded for participation in the conquest or liberation of a planet, the Conquest Ribbon again use the same color-coding as the Raiding Ribbons, adding a purple border and the name of the planet embroiled in black text.
	150px Life Service Medal	Awarded by the Captain-General, the Life Service Medal is an etched silver eagle's head mounted on a black ribbon and is automatically earned upon serving 20 years of continuous service in the FWLM. For each additonal decade an extra bar is added. The medal is derisively referred to as the "Old Buzzard's Crest" by many younger officers.
	[[Image:|150px|center]] Oriente Legion of Merit	The highest decoration of the Duchy of Oriente, the Legion of Merit is primarily awarded to the Duchy's provincial forces, the Fusiliers of Oriente and the Oriente Hussars. Conferring on the recipient membership in an honorable society of the same name, the award takes the form of pin of crossed swords over a palm branch worn on the right lapel of a dress uniform. Tassels that hang beneath the pin show the amount of time in the legion, red indicates one year, blue more than five years.
	150px Order of the Saber	The highest decoration awarded by the Free Worlds League, the Order of the Saber is personally received from the Captain-General for extraordinary heroism. The award also confers membership in the Order of the Saber, which maintains chapter houses across the League where members may receive free food and lodging.
	150x150px Regulan Ankh	The official medal of honor for units of the Principality of Regulus, the Regulan Ankh is awarded to the Regulan Hussars and other units who serve the Regulan state with distinction. Traditionally accompanied by a land grant, the Ankh is forged from white gold set with turquoise and is alleged to provider the wearer a reserve of strength in times of need.
	150px Allison’s Chain	Awarded each year by the Captain-General, the Allison's Chain represent the FWLM unit that has demonstrated the most valor under fire for that year. Named for the former Duke of Oriente Harlon Allison, the award takes the form of a three strand chain of gold, silver and platinum which the winning unit traditionally displays by wrapping it around their regimental standard. To date no pennant adorned with the chain has ever fallen to the enemy.
[[Image:|150px|center]] Hall of Heroes	Induction into the Hall of Heroes is one of the greatest military honors in League. The order maintains seven halls across the League, the individual hall-masters determining the requirement for issuing invitations to join, invariably those who have performed a great service or heroism for the FWLM. While any living member may use the title "Hero of the League", the large proportion of members are inducted posthumously.

Lyran Alliance

Lyran Alliance	Award	Information
	Alliance Medal of Honor
	[[Image:|150px|center]] Alliance Star
	Honor of Skye
	Order of Tamar Tigers
	Order of Katherlne Stelner
	McKennsy Ground-Pounder's Medal
	McKennsy Hammer
	Dragonslayer's Ribbon
	Eagle's Feather

Taurian Concordat

Taurian Concordat	Award	Information
	[[Image:|150px|center]] The Taurian Brand	This is based on a long-established tradition in which soldiers are allowed to use body art to signify a great event. Older even than the Concordat and thought to have its origins in the 'Native American' ethnic group from Terra, it was first introduced as a military tradition during the Taurians' first run-in with House Davion. During that battle, a popular naval commander was scarred by laser fire across his brow, the burn creating a mask-like scar and robbing him of his sight. To honor their commander and commemorate the event, many survivors tattooed a red mask around their eyes. When a regiment or special command has performed a feat or been involved in an action that confers on them the instant acclaim of the Taurian people, this privilege must be requested by a regimental commander. The Senior Marshal awards it to the entire unit, though recipients must also have the permission of their battalion commander. One direct, name-bearing descendant per generation may take the Brand. MechWarriors are also allowed to paint the Brand on their machines. The Brand is not always a mask over the eyes; each time the Brand is awarded the facial tattoo is different and unique to the event it was awarded for. NO person is yet known to bear more than a single Brand.
	The Hyades Heart	This decoration is given to individuals who have undergone great personal sacrifice in defending the Concordat. In the name of valiant final stands, it is often given posthumously. The few living recipients range from those left scarred and disabled to one soldier who was forced to lead a fight through his village, and who has to live with the fact that he was responsible for sacrificing his family and most of his friends. The award is a white heart trimmed in goldleaf, dangling from a gold and blood-red ribbon.
	The Standard of Taurus	For those who somehow epitomize a standard to which all Taurian soldiers might hope to aspire, this award may be given. Extreme bravery, proven dedication, exceptional talent, an unimpeachable moral code; these are all possible inspirations for the award. Indeed, a Standard of Taurus has been won for each of them several times over. The Senior Marshal or a Corps Marshal hands out the award. It is the Concordat emblem hanging from a gold bar.
	Concordat Sunburst	Awarded to an individual or dedicated to a group who managed to win an awe-inspiring victory for the Concordat. Such a victory is usually in the face of seemingly impossible odds, nearly thwarted by unforeseen conditions or otherwise of such a magnitude of success that it demands attention. A request for the Taurian Brand usually follows the reception of this award. The sunburst is a gold disk with eight tines radiating outward (total diameter, ten centimeters). The tines are edged in red enamel. In the center of the disk is the emblem of the Taurian Concordat. The Protector presents this award.

Magistracy of Canopus

100x100px Magistrat of Canopus	Award	Information
	The Canopus Cluster
	Fist of Raventhir
	Ribbon of the Magestrix

Outworld Alliance

100px Outworld Alliance	Award	Information
	Pitcairn Star
	Gallucci Cross

Marian Hegonomy

100x100px Marian Hegemony	Award	Information
	Corona Graminea (Crown of Grass)
	Corona Aurea (Crown of Gold)
	Corona Civica (Oak-leaf Crown)
	[[Image:|150px|center]] Aquillfer
	[[Image:|150px|center]] Order of Scipio

Circinus Federation

Cirnius Federation	Award	Information
	[[Image:|150px|center]]

ComStar

ComStar	Award	Information
	[[Image:|150px|center]] Tukayyid Campaign Ribbons	A two-centimeter ribbon awarded to each member of the Com Guards who fought in the Battle of Tukayyid, with a different color to indicate which Clan they faced. A number of divisions faced multiple Clans and thus a few warriors wear multiple ribbons. The colors are gray for Clan Smoke Jaguar, midnight blue for Clan Nova Cat, sky blue with white horizontal stripes for Clan Ghost Bear, scarlet for Clan Wolf, white for Clan Diamond Shark and green for Clan Jade Falcon. A black star on the ribbon indicates each Clan BattleMech or fighter defeated by the wearer, while a silver star shows that the wearer was injured during the battle.
	[[Image:|150px|center]] Star League Awards	Awarded to Com Guard troops who have served as part of the modern SLDF, the Star League Awards take the form of two centimeter silver Cameron Star hung from variously colored campaign ribbons. Like the Tukayyid Campaign Ribbons, each action has a unique color, white for Operation Bulldog with silver bars baring the name of each planet fought on, blood red for Task Force Serpent with a silver bar listing the name of each battle fought, with a black bar added to either if the wearer took part in the Great Refusal. Those who served during the SLDF's peacekeeping efforts in the Chaos March and the St. Ives Compact received a two-tone green ribbon.
	[[Image:|150px|center]] The Precentor's Sword	Considered a medal of honor in the Com Guards, this dagger shaped pin is personally awarded by the Primus or Precentor Martial.
	[[Image:|150px|center]] The Focht Star of Honor	A silver, twelve pointed star mounted on a red and white ribbon, the Star of Honor is awarded for acts of extreme valor. The award automatically grants the receiver a promotion to the next rank in ComStar, or five years seniority if the receiver is already a Precentor.
	[[Image:|150px|center]] Sinclair Wings	An award specifically for AeroSpace Fighter pilots who have demonstrated bravery above and beyond the call of duty, the Sinclair Wings commemorates Adept Charles Sinclair valiant sacrifice in battle on Tukayyid.

Word of Blake

Word of Blake	Award	Information
	[[Image:|150px|center]] Tukayyid Campaign Ribbons	While sharing a common origin, the Tukayyid Campaign Ribbon is only the pre-Schism Com Guard decoration retained by the Word of Blake Militia.
	[[Image:|150px|center]] Liberation Star	Created in the wake of Operation Odysseus, the Blakist replacement for the Star of Honor, the Liberation Star, is awarded for acts of extreme valor and automatically grants the receiver a promotion to the next rank in Word of Blake, or five years seniority if the receiver is already a Precentor.

Clans

Clan Blood Spirit

• Blooding

Clan Fire Mandrill

• Feud ribbons

Clan Hell's Horses

• The Mark of the Horse

Clan Ice Hellion

• REMEMBRANCE BAR
• CAGE'S CLASP

Clan Jade Falcon

• Inner Sphere Invasion bar
• kill markers
• Memorial Ribbon,

Clan Star Adder

• a decoration for kills
• The Legion of Gallantry

Clan Cloud Cobra

• Cross of Fellowship

Clan Coyote

• Remembrance Bar
• Coyote's Claw

Clan Diamond Shark

• the Diamond fin
• Deathstrike

Clan Ghost Bear

• Shield of Tseng
• Spear of Jorgensson

Clan Snow Raven

• Bloodline Pins
• Order of the Raven
• The McKenna Wheel
• The Kerensky Pennant

Clan Steel Viper

• The Viper's Coil
• Honor Medal
• Mercer Cross

Clan Wolf (in Exile)

• The Kerensky Star

References

• Field Manual: Periphery

Bibliography

• ComStar
• House Kurita
• Field Manual: ComStar
• Field Manual: Periphery
• Warrior: Coupé (novel)