Imperial Awards and Medals

The different branches of the Imperial Armed Forces distribute medals and awards of all sorts to their members throughout the Imperium for bravery, dedication to the Imperial cause or the simple fact of being shot and living to talk about it (amongst others). Some of them are universal whilst others are specific to a certain branch of the Imperium's military or specific to a certain sector or planet.

(Please note that this thread only deals with awards for non-Space Marine combatants.)

Imperial Guard

 * Infantry Assault Ribbon: Awarded to a soldier who participates in (and survives) three assaults on enemy positions. Highly seeked-after by recruits, considered of little value by veterans.
 * Imperatoris Protectus (Bronce): For soldiers wounded once in battle. Not awarded posthumously.
 * Imperatoris Protectus (Silver): For soldiers wounded twice in battle. Not awarded posthumously.
 * Imperatoris Protectus (Gold): For soldiers wounded three times in battle. Not awarded posthumously.
 * Imperatoris Protectus (Gold with crossed swords): Veterans wounded four or more times carry this insignia. Not awarded posthumously.

Imperial Navy

 * Winged Scull (Single Scull): Conmemorates the pilot's tenth victory.
 * Winged Scull (Double Scull): Twenty enemies have fallen at the hands of this skilled ace.
 * Winged Scull (Tripple Scull): After downing thirty enemy space- or aircraft, it is clear that this man carries the Emperor's blessings.

Hald System

 * Iron Cross (1st; 2nd and 3rd Class): Awarded for acts of courage in the line of duty.
 * Knight's Cross: Awarded for acts of extraordinary valour and dedication beyond what is required in face of the enemy. The bearer of the Cross will have the honour to wear the prefix 'Knight' before his or her original title (For example 'Knight Captain' or 'Knight Seargent').