The Military Commendation Medal is a
military decoration
Military awards and decorations are distinctions given as a mark of honor for military heroism, meritorious or outstanding service or achievement. A decoration is often a medal consisting of a ribbon and a medallion.
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presented to members of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) () are the military forces of the Philippines. It consists of three main service branches; the Philippine Army, Army, the Philippine Air Force, Air Force, and the Philippine Navy, Navy (including the P ...
. It is presented for exemplary execution of military duty.
Description
The medal is a three-pointed star, made of bronze colored metal, pointing upward. In the center of the three-pointed star is a small five-pointed star. Starting below the three-pointed star is a golden wreath, wrapping all the way to the top of the medal, passing under and visible between the arms of the star.
The medal is suspended from a green ribbon with three wide white central stripes.
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See also
* Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Award, Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Personal Decorations
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References
Citations
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Bibliography
* The AFP Adjutant General, ''AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook'', 1995, 1997, OTAG.
Military awards and decorations of the Philippines