Awards and decorations of the United Commonwealth

  

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Awards and decorations of the United Commonwealth are decorations of the United Commonwealth that recognize achievements and personal accomplishments, both military and civilian. The following is a list of awards, decorations, and orders presently issued by the government.

By Continental Decree in 1918, the provisional government abolished all orders, medals, and other insignia that predated the Continental Revolution, but since then the United Commonwealth has introduced numerous new awards over the years, beginning with the Order of the Red Banner of Labor and the Hero of the United Commonwealth to recognize exceptional bravery and leadership during the revolution. There are currently 20 orders of the United Commonwealth, 55 medals, 19 honorary titles, and several state prizes, as well as individual medals for various departments of the Continental administration.

Honorary titles

Supreme distinctions

Award or decoration		Established	Number issued	Awarded for	Awarded by
	Hero of the United Commonwealth	23 October 1918	8,843 81 twice 6 thrice	"Heroic feats in service to the Continental state and society."
	Hero of the Socialist Labor	1 May 1926	22,314 213 twice	"Exceptional achievements in national progress, industry, or culture."

Special prizes

Award or decoration		Established	Number issued	Awarded for	Awarded by
	Commonwealth Prize	1 May 1931	1,360	"Advancing the fields of science, art, or culture."
	Glorious Mother Prize	10 October 1938	93,000	"For giving birth and raising 10 or more children."
	Eugene V. Debs Award	10 November 1926	126	"Honoring a person or organization whose work has been consistent with the spirit, values, and legacy of Eugene V. Debs, and who has contributed to the advancement of the causes of industrial unionism, social justice, or world peace."	Eugene V. Debs Committee
	Warren Prize	1 May 1928	495	"Contributions that have conferred the greatest benefit to Humankind in the areas of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace."

Orders

Award or decoration		Established	Number issued	Awarded for	Awarded by
	Order of Victory	2 June 1938	53	"Conducting successful combat operations involving one or more army groups during the Great War, or for exceptional leadership contributing to victory in the Great War.
	Order of the Revolution	1 May 1942	12,543	"Services furthering communism or the state, or in enhancing the defenses of the United Commonwealth."
	Order of the Red Banner of Labor	15 November 1918	59,234	"Exceptional heroism in combat or service to the cause of socialism."
	Order of the Crimson Star	1 June 1926	183,490	"Great contribution to the defense of the United Commonwealth in war and in peacetime and for ensuring public safety."
	Order of Sherman	1 May 1935	6,892	"Exceptional direction or outstanding leadership in victorious combat operations."
	Order of Distinguished Courage	1 May 1935	209,843	"Heroic or meritorious achievement or service"

Medals

Military

Award or decoration		Established	Number issued	Awarded for	Awarded by
	Medal of Revolutionary Valor	18 October 1931	1,717	"Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty."
	Commonwealth Cross	18 October 1931	102,830	"Extraordinary heroism in combat or in the service of the United Commonwealth."
	Medal of Distinguished Service	18 October 1931	984,303	"Awarded for excellent performance in combat or political training; for special distinction in exercises and maneuvers in combat service and combat duty; for bravery, selflessness, and other services, shown during military service."
	Medal of Merit	18 October 1931	1,684,309	"Acts of bravery during a battle, during the defense of the state borders or during military duties associated with risk to life."
	Purple Heart	18 October 1931	2,583,490	"Being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United Commonwealth or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces."
	Medal "For Impeccable Service"	9 June 1928	4,138,490	"Awarded for 10 years of excellent and active service in the military or state-organization."
	Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"	9 June 1938	32,190	"Awarded to military personnel, to employees of state security, of internal affairs, and to other citizens of the states participants of the Chattanooga Pact, as well as other socialist and other friendly nations for merit in strengthening cooperation."

Party badges

Award or decoration		Established	Number issued	Awarded for	Awarded by
	Philadelphia Badge	9 June 1923	6,095	"Awarded to members of the Continentalist Party who participated in the 4th Party Congress in Philadephia, were instrumental in the creation of the Party, or were members of the Party since 1911."	Society of Old Continentals
	Red Guard Badge	9 June 1923	23,281	"Awarded to members of the Continentalist Party and volunteers who participated in the Continental Revolution of 1917, led the Party during the Revolutionary Wars, or who led the Continentalist movement prior to 1917."
	Vanguard Award	18 October 1940	248,430	"Awarded to members of the Continentalist Party who have served an active role in Party management, leadership, employment, or service for a period of 50 years."	Central Committee of the Continentalist Party
	Continentalist Service Award	4 February 1931	77,298,981 1st: 5,938,230 2nd: 28,430,328 3rd: 42,930,423	"Awarded to members of the Continentalist Party who have served an active role in the Party for a period of 10, 20, and 30 years."

See also

• List of awards and honors bestowed upon Seamus Callahan