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After seeing a proper version of "Maelstrom" on DVD I think I can make out the name. But it's still not that clear. Maybe someone can verify it |
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[[ | [[File:Medal of Valor - wm.jpg|thumb|[[Socrata Thrace]]'s framed [[Medal of Valor]] award and certificate.]] | ||
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'''The Medal of Valor''' is a decoration awarded by the [[Colonial Ministry of Defense]]. | |||
[[Socrata Thrace]] was awarded this medal during her career in the [[Colonial Marine Corps]], possibly during the first [[Cylon War]] | The medal consists of an enameled medallion bearing the [[Colonial seal|Colonial emblem]] on a field of red surrounded by a round golden geometric border. Like the [[Medal of Distinction]], it is suspended from a neck ribbon. It is likely among the highest Colonial combat decorations. | ||
Award of the medal is accompanied with a certificate with the qualifying citation. | |||
[[Socrata Thrace]] was awarded this medal during her career in the [[Colonial Marine Corps]], possibly during the first [[Cylon War]] {{TRS|Maelstrom}}. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
*The medal may be intended to be | *The medal may be intended to be a counterpart to the [[w:Medal of Honor|Medal of Honor]]; the highest American military decoration. | ||
*The medal certificate closely resembles the standard American medal certificate format. | |||
*The medal's border bears a resemblance to a [[mandala]]. | |||
== Related Imagery == | |||
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Image:Medal of Valor 2.jpg|Closeup. | |||
Image:Medal of Valor 1.jpg|Citation and medal framed. | |||
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[[Category: Colonial]] | |||
[[Category: Colonial Military]] | |||
[[Category: Colonial Military (RDM)]] | |||
[[Category: Colonial Military (TRS)]] | |||
[[Category: Colonial Society]] | |||
[[Category: Colonial Society (RDM)]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:01, 3 February 2025
The Medal of Valor is a decoration awarded by the Colonial Ministry of Defense.
The medal consists of an enameled medallion bearing the Colonial emblem on a field of red surrounded by a round golden geometric border. Like the Medal of Distinction, it is suspended from a neck ribbon. It is likely among the highest Colonial combat decorations.
Award of the medal is accompanied with a certificate with the qualifying citation.
Socrata Thrace was awarded this medal during her career in the Colonial Marine Corps, possibly during the first Cylon War (TRS: "Maelstrom").
Notes
edit source- The medal may be intended to be a counterpart to the Medal of Honor; the highest American military decoration.
- The medal certificate closely resembles the standard American medal certificate format.
- The medal's border bears a resemblance to a mandala.
Related Imagery
edit source-
Closeup. -
Citation and medal framed.
