Germany – Armed Forces Decoration of Honour

The Decorations of Honour of the Bundeswehr (German: Ehrenzeichen der Bundeswehr) are a series of military decorations of the Bundeswehr, the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. The decoration is awarded by the Federal Minister of Defence as a “visible commendation for loyal service and exemplary execution of duties”. The badge of honour comes in seven grades:
Ehrenmedaille der Bundeswehr (Medal of Honour), for exemplary service and meritorious service over 7 months or exemplary achievements;
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Bronze (Bronze Cross of Honour), for exemplary and meritious service over 5 years or exemplary achievements;
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Silber (Silver Cross of Honour), for exemplary and meritious service over 10 years or exemplary achievements;  
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Silber für besonders herausragende Taten (Silver Cross of Honour for Outstanding Deeds), for outstanding deeds and extraordinary achievements;
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Gold (Gold Cross of Honour), for exemplary and meritorious service over 20 years or exemplary achievements;
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Gold für besonders herausragende Taten (Gold Cross of Honour for Outstanding Deeds), for outstanding deeds at the risk of one’s life;
Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr für Tapferkeit (Cross of Honour for Bravery), for valor beyond the call of duty.
The Decorations of Honour are awarded with a black-red-golden ribbon and a certificate of commendation.

Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Silber (Silver Cross of Honour)

Major J.P.F. Lepine CD