Medals
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Awards for Gallantry and Distinguished Service
The Confederacy, or to be more precise the human contingent within it have instigated a series of awards for Gallantry and Distinguished Service.
Gallantry
The award for bravery takes the form of a Cross of Saint Stephen and has four grades:
- Bronze Cross
- Silver Cross
- Gold Cross
- Confederacy Cross
A second award is marked by the addition of crossed swords.
A third award is marked by the addition of a oak leaves.
File:Cross with Leaves and Swords.jpg
Cross with Crossed Swords and Oak Leaves
Distinguished Service
The award for Distinguished Service is based upon a five pointed star and also has four grades:
- Bronze Star
- Silver Star
- Gold Star
- Confederacy Star
A second award is marked by the addition of a oak leaves.
Star with Oak Leaves
In either case the highest level of the award is in a metal that looks like gunmetal.
Campaign Medal
- General Service Medal
The medal is used in place of a specific campaign medal, with clasps being added to the medal to denote the campaign.
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