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Civil awards and decorations of the United States are awards and decorations of the United States of America which are bestowed by various agencies of the United States government for acts of accomplishment benefiting the nation as a whole. U.S. civil awards and decorations are typically issued for sustained meritorious service or for eminence in a field of endeavour, though there are also awards and decorations for a specific heroic act.
United States civil awards and decorations are issued by federal, state, and local authorities with the most recognizable decorations issued on the federal level. Certain other civil decorations may be authorized for wear on U.S. military uniforms, upon approval of the military service departments. Each of the military branches also maintains their own series of civil decorations separate from military awards.
The following is a listing of articles pertaining to United States civil awards and decorations.
Federal government
- Awards and decorations of the United States government
- Awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces
- Awards and decorations of the United States Merchant Marine
State government
Local government
Other organizations
- Awards and decorations of the Civil Air Patrol
- Awards and decorations of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps
- Awards and decorations of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Cadet awards of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets
- Medals and badges of the Boy Scouts of America
See also
- Category:Military awards and decorations of the United States (including for civilians)
This article includes an awards-related list of lists.