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This list of medals for bravery is an index to articles about notable medals awarded for bravery or valor. These medals, usually associated with military forces, police forces, or other public safety entities, are given to personnel who have served with gallantry, often for those who have engaged in specific acts of bravery or valor.
As a formal name in English, "Bravery Medal" may refer to:
Several English-speaking nations have a medal called the "Medal of Bravery" or the "Medal of Valor", including Canada and Tanzania. The three Canadian Bravery Decorations were created in 1972, to recognize people who risked their lives to try to save or protect the lives of others: the Cross of Valour (C.V.) recognizes acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril; the Star of Courage (S.C.) recognizes acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril; and the Medal of Bravery (M.B.) recognizes acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.[1] Non-English speaking nations which have or had a medal usually translated into English as "Bravery Medal" or "Medal of Bravery" include:
There are a number of other decorations of various countries which are customarily translated into English using other synonyms for bravery, but are occasionally translated as "bravery". These include the Soviet Medal "for Valor" and the Israeli Medal of Valor. Medals specifically including "valor" include:
| Country | Award | Description |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor | Awarded by the government of the United States, created specifically to honor the public safety officers who were killed in the line of duty during the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001 at the World Trade Center and The Pentagon |
| Germany | Bundeswehr Cross of Honour for Valour | The highest class of the Bundeswehr Cross of Honour awarded for "...an act of gallantry in the face of exceptional danger to life and limb whilst demonstrating staying power and serenity in order to fulfil the military mission in an ethically sound way." |
| United States | FBI Medal of Valor | Presented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in recognition of an exceptional act of heroism or voluntary risk of personal safety and life |
| Italy | Gold Medal of Military Valour | Established on 21 May 1793 by King Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia |
| United States | Los Angeles Police Medal of Valor | The highest law enforcement medal given by the Los Angeles Police Department |
| United States | Maryland Medal for Valor | Awarded to members of the Maryland National Guard in recognition of acts of personal heroism |
| Canada | Medal of Military Valour | Canada's third highest award for military valor |
| United States | Medal of Valor (Civil Air Patrol) | A decoration that may be awarded to a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force |
| Israel | Medal of Valor | An Israeli Military decoration |
| United States | New York City Police Department Medal for Valor | Conferred upon New York City police officers for acts of outstanding personal bravery |
| Philippines | Philippine Medal of Valor | The highest military award given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Singapore | Pingat Keberanian | Singaporean Medal of Valor, awarded for an act of courage and gallantry in circumstances of personal danger |
| United States | Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor | Awarded to American police officers, firefighters and other emergency services personnel by the United States Department of Justice |
| Italy | Silver Medal of Military Valor | An Italian medal established in 1833 by King Charles Albert of Sardinia |
| United States | Texas Medal of Valor | Awarded to members of the state military forces by the Governor of Texas for acts of personal heroism |
| Uzbekistan | Medal of Valor | Awarded to civilians and service members by the President of Uzbekistan for demonstrations of courage, professionality, and loyalty to Uzbekistan. |
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