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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[[Image:Medal of Valor 1.jpg|thumb|right|Citation and medal framed. ]] | [[Image:Medal of Valor 1.jpg|thumb|right|Citation and medal framed. ]] | ||
'''The Medal of | '''The Medal of Valor''' is a decoration awarded by the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]]. | ||
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 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]] ([[Maelstrom]]). | [[Socrata Thrace]] was awarded this medal during her career in the [[Colonial Marine Corps]], possibly during the first [[Cylon War]] ([[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. | |||
Revision as of 17:51, 29 March 2008
The Medal of Valor is a decoration awarded by the Colonial Fleet.
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 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 (Maelstrom).
Notes
- 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.