The militaries of the Alliance use a large selection of awards and honours designed to signify different feats of service, such as campaigns and field services, to their personnel. The following is the full, comprehensive list of Awards and Decorations of the Grand Alliance.
Guide to Awards and Decorations[]
For more information, see the Guide to Awards and Decorations.
Alliance Awards[]
The following "Alliance awards" are those awarded to soldiers participating in joint-efforts among multiple nations of the Alliance. The Grand Alliance-wide medals also encompass campaign medals for the major wars and conflicts it has been involved in.
Medal | Ribbon | Name | Post Nominals |
Established | Eligibility Period | Awarded For |
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Joint-service Awards | ||||||
Alliance Legion of Valor | ALV | ~610 K.C. | ~610 K.C. – Present | Bravery or exceptional service to the Grand Alliance | ||
Medallion of the Alliance | MA | 612 K.C. | 612 K.C. – Present | Exceptional valor and courage in the face of overwhelming adversity in service to the Grand Alliance | ||
High Command Distinguished Service Medal | HC | 617 K.C. | 617 K.C. – Present | Distinguished contribution to the Alliance High Command multinational council | ||
Alliance Commendation for Leadership | ACL | 617 K.C. | 617 K.C. – Present | Distinguished command of joint-military forces in the field | ||
Grand Cross of Service | GCS | 610 K.C. | 610 K.C. – Present | Notable displays of courage in the field, upholding of Alliance values or support for the Grand Alliance cause, among others | ||
Campaign Medals | ||||||
Blood War Campaign Medal | None | 628 K.C. | 628 K.C. – Present | Service in the Grand Alliance Military during the Fourth War | ||
Argus Campaign Medal | None | 627 K.C. | 627 K.C. – 628 K.C. | Service in the Grand Alliance Military during the Argus Campaign | ||
Broken Isles Campaign Medal | None | 626 K.C. | 626 K.C. – Present | Service in the Grand Alliance Military during the Broken Isles Campaign | ||
Iron Horde Invasion Campaign Medal | None | 624 K.C. | 624 K.C. – 625 K.C. | Service in the Grand Alliance Military during the Iron Horde Invasion of Draenor and southern Azeroth | ||
Alliance-Horde War Campaign Medal | None | 619 K.C. | 619 K.C. – 623 K.C. | Service in the Grand Alliance Military during the Alliance-Horde War engagements against the New Horde | ||
War against the Lich King Campaign Medal | None | 619 K.C. | 619 K.C. – 620 K.C. | Service in the Grand Alliance Military during the conflict in Northrend against the Lich King and Scourge | ||
War in Outland Campaign Medal | None | 618 K.C. | 618 K.C. | Service in the Grand Alliance Military during the War in Outland in military engagements against the Burning Legion | ||
Third War Campaign Medal | None | 612 K.C. | 612 K.C. – 613 K.C. | Service in the Grand Alliance Military during the Third War in military engagements against the Burning Legion | ||
Second War Campaign Medal | None | 597 K.C. | 597 K.C. – 598 K.C. | Service to the Alliance of Lordaeorn Coalition Military during the Second War[1] | ||
First War Campaign Medal | None | 592 K.C | 592 K.C. – 597 K.C. | Service to the Kingdom of Azeroth during the First War[1] | ||
Unit Citations | ||||||
N/A | Stormwind Royal Unit Citation | None | 573 K.C. | 574 K.C. - Present | Awarded for a unit's collective gallantry in the face of overwhelming diversity | |
N/A | Grand Alliance Unit Citation | None | 623 K.C. | 624 K.C. - Present | For commendable service to the Grand Alliance in joint-military tasks | |
N/A | Meritorious Unit Citation | None | 599 K.C. | 600 K.C. - Present | Outstanding service collectively as a unit during war or peacetime operations, or for a variety of unit accomplishments and actions | |
N/A | Distinguished Service Unit Citation | None | 583 K.C. | 584 K.C. - Present | Milestone anniversary of major Grand Alliance and Stormwind units |
Kingdom of Stormwind[]
The largest nation of the Alliance, the Kingdom of Stormwind (formerly known as the Kingdom of Azeroth) hosts the following awards.
Medal | Ribbon | Name | Post Nominals |
Established | Eligibility Period | Awarded For |
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Cross of Llane | CL | 596 K.C. | 596 K.C. – Present | Military personnel who display conspicuous gallantry and intrepditiy in the face of overwhelming adversity | ||
Cross of Tiffin | CT | 605 K.C. | 605 K.C. – Present | Civilians who display conspicuous gallantry and intrepditiy in the face of overwhelming adversity | ||
Knight of the Order of the Lion | OL | 450 K.C. | 450 K.C. – Present | Military achievement worthy of recognition. | ||
Companion of the Order of the Lion | OLCN | 450 K.C. | 450 K.C. – Present | Civilian achievement worthy of recognition. | ||
Conspicuous Service Cross | CSC | 131 K.C. | 131 K.C. – Present | Outstanding valor and/or skill on the field of battle | ||
Distinguished Service Cross | DSC | 131 K.C. | 131 K.C. – Present | Distinguished command and leadership in action | ||
Stormwind Royal Red Cross | SRRC | 131 K.C. | 131 K.C. – Present | Exceptional medical services while in the face of immedate danger | ||
Stormwind Commendation for Valor | CV | 132 K.C. | 132 K.C. – Present | Commendable heroism on the field of battle | ||
Stormwind Long Service Medal | SLSM(#) | 140 K.C. | 140 K.C. – Present | Service to the armed forces of Stormwind for a specified amount of time | ||
Prisoner of War Medal | POWM | 135 K.C. | 135 K.C. – Present | Being captured by enemy during peace or wartime | ||
King's Cross | KC | 135 K.C. | 135 K.C. – Present | Being wounded as a direct result of combat with foreign or domestic combatants | ||
Physician's Medal | PC | 267 K.C. | 267 K.C. – Present | For commendable medical service under stress and/or possible danger. | ||
Meritorious Conduct Medal | MCM | 520 K.C. | 520 K.C. – Present | For receiving no serious reprimands for misconduct while on- or off-duty. | ||
King Anduin Coronation Medal | N/A | 626 K.C. | 626 K.C. – Present | For serving in the armed forces of Stormwind during the reign of His Majesty King Anduin Wrynn. |
SI:7[]
Public Awards[]
Public SI:7 Awards are issued for service or action that has been distinguished at an exceptionally high level. While the event itself may be publicised, the Agent is only permitted to wear the award in the event of retirement or declassification, or in the event of becoming a public Intelligence Agent.
Medal | Ribbon | Name | Post nominals |
Established | Eligibility Period | Awarded for |
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No available image | No available image | Intelligence Honor Award | IHA | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Acts of exceptional bravery. |
Intelligence Medal of Bravery | MB | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Acts of bravery not distinguished by meritous circumstances. | ||
Intelligence Medal of Merit | IMM | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | For meritous service to SI:7. |
Private Awards[]
Like Public Awards, these medals are only to be worn in private SI:7 ceremonial events or in the prescribed scenarios above. These awards are issued for service in private settings, such as deployments in which the Agent's identity must remain hidden.
Medal | Ribbon | Name | Abbreviation | Established | Eligibility Period | Awarded for |
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Intelligence Medal | IM | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Awarded for a distinguished record within SI:7 | ||
Intelligence Wound Distinction | IWD | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for injuries sustained while on deployment. | ||
Intelligence Commendation | IC | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Awarded for exceptional service in a non-combat situation or role. | ||
Intelligence Deployment Medal | IDM | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for Agents who have seen action in a high-risk deployment. |
Stormwind Guard[]
Medal | Ribbon | Name | Abbreviation | Established | Eligibility Period | Awarded for |
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Stormwind Guard Order of Wear | ||||||
Stormwind Defense Service Cross | SDSC | 615 K.C. | 615 K.C. – Present | Acts of bravery in the face of danger and strong commitment to duty | ||
Stormwind Defense Medal | SDM | 611 K.C. | 611 K.C. – Present | Defense of Stormwind and her citizens | ||
Stormwind City Guard Combat Cross | GCC | 601 K.C. | 601 K.C. – Present | Commendable application of combat skill or distinguished action in the field | ||
Medal of Patience | MP | ~630 K.C. | ~631 K.C. – Present | Awarded for extended guard duty in local or foreign deployments. | ||
Stormwind Medal of Merit | SMM | 617 K.C. | 617 K.C. – Present | Commendable attitude to service and outstanding commitment to a unit for at least over five months | ||
Stormwind Community Medal | SCM | 629 K.C. | 629 K.C. – Present | Meritorious interactions with communities and civilians |
Kingdom of Kul Tiras[]
The Kingdom of Kul Tiras feature a number of awards and decorations, which are designed in a traditional Tirassian design with a furled riband.
Medal | Ribbon | Name | Abbreviation | Established | Eligibility Period | Awarded for |
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Kul Tiran Medal of Valor | MV | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for courage and gallantry in line with the values of Kul Tiras far beyond the call of duty and selfless risk of one’s own life. | ||
Navy Cross of Boralus | NCB | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Awarded for dedication to the cause of Kul Tiras and excellence in naval combat. | ||
Medallion of Kul Tiras | MKT | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for courage and gallantry in line with the values of the Kingdom of Kul Tiras beyond the call of duty. | ||
Kul Tiran Commendation for Leadership | KTCL | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for excellent, decisive leadership of military personnel in line with the values of the Kingdom of Kul Tiras. | ||
Bronze Anchor | BA | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for gallantry which saved the lives of civilians or comrades in the face of immediate danger. | ||
Kul Tiran Medical Cross | KTMC | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for conducting excellent, decisive medical service while in active service to the Kingdom of Kul Tiras.. | ||
Kul Tiran Magical Service Medal | None. | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for conducting excellent, decisive magical action while in active service to the Kingdom of Kul Tiras. | ||
Stormcaller's Medal | None. | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for exceptional service as a Tidesage in defence of the Kingdom of Kul Tiras. | ||
Outrigger's Medallion | None. | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for slaying a great monster that threatens the people of the Kingdom of Kul Tiras. | ||
Kul Tiran Constable's Medal | None. | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for conducting excellent, decisive law-enforcement service while in active service to the Kingdom of Kul Tiras. | ||
No available image. | No available image. | Kul Tiran Medal for Sacrifice | None. | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for enduring grievous wounds in combat while in active service to the Kingdom of Kul Tiras. |
Kul Tiran Prisoner of War Medal | None. | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued for enduring captivity as a Prisoner of War while in active service to the Kingdom of Kul Tiras. | ||
Kul Tiran Campaign Service Medal | None. | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Kul Tiras issues service medals to soldiers who serve for the extent of designated campaigns in their respective areas of operation. | ||
Kul Tiran Coronation Service Medal | None. | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Kul Tiras issues service medals to soldiers who are serving at the time that a new lord-admiral is coronated. | ||
Kul Tiran Civic Commendation | None. | W.I.P. | W.I.P. | Issued to non-military personnel who contribute great works or deeds which bolster the Kingdom of Kul Tiras in line with its values. |
Kingdom of Gilneas[]
Medal | Ribbon | Name | Post nominals |
Established | Eligibility Period | Awarded for |
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Liam's Cross | LiC | 1147 F.A. | 1147 F.A. – Present | Personal acts of valor and bravery beyond the call both at home and on foreign fields. | ||
Gilnean Cross of Valor | GCV | 565 F.A. | 565 F.A. – Present | Personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. | ||
Cross of Gallantry | CG | 1122 F.A. | 1122 F.A. – Present | Acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril. | ||
Star of Triumph | ST | 565 F.A. | 565 F.A. – Present | Distinguished and valiant service in the presence of the enemy. | ||
Badge of Gilnean Merit | BGM | 604 F.A. | 604 F.A. – Present | Heroism, meritorious achievement and meritorious service. | ||
Medal of Triumph | MT | 433 F.A. | 433 F.A. – Present | An act of valor or devotion in the presence of the enemy. | ||
Commendation of Bravery | CoB | 503 F.A. | 503 F.A. – Present | Acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. | ||
Commendation of Aderic | CoA | 503 F.A. | 503 F.A. – Present | Recognition for acts of bravery or heroism in operations invested upon by Gilneas. | ||
Arevass Medal | AM | 1143 F.A. | 1143 F.A. - 1145 F.A. | Recognition for remarkable acts of courage that contributed to the resistance of the Gilnean people during the Forsaken occupation. | ||
Silver Cross of Sacrifice | None | 1122 F.A. | 1122 F.A. – Present | Members of the Gilnean Military who have died or have been seriously wounded under honorable circumstances in the line of service. | ||
Headlands Military Cross | HMC | ~4 F.A. | ~4 F.A. – Present | For acts of bravery, dedication to duty or exemplary service to the Gilnean Army or Navy not distinguished as heroic or legendary deeds. | ||
No available image | Gilnean Long Service Medal | None | ~987 F.A. | ~988 F.A. – Present | For accumulative military service to the Kingdom of Gilneas in any recognised branch. | |
No available image | Gilnean Foreign Service Medal | None | 1100 F.A. | 1101 F.A. – Present | For serving the Kingdom of Gilneas abroad through representatitive deployments including Military Attaché assignments and diplomatic operations. | |
No available image | Gilnean Military Service Medal | None | 1100 F.A. | 1101 F.A. – Present | For active service to the Kingdom of Gilneas within the Army, Navy, or Constabulary. | |
No available image | Gilnean Reserves Service Medal | None | 1100 F.A. | 1101 F.A. – Present | For retired service from the Gilnean Military of five years or more, or by enlisting as reserve personnel. |
Principality of Rostkamm[]
Medal | Name | Established | Awarded for | |
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Rosen Cross
Rosjärkorset |
RK | 626 K.C | Awarded for extraordinary bravery, for the achievement of extraordinarily important objectives by combat, or for especially well conducted operations. | |
Medal of Valour - Gold
Tapperhet - Guld |
THG | 626 K.C | Awarded to officers for valour in the field or at sea during acts of war. | |
Medal of Merit - Gold
Arvojär - Guld |
AJG | 626 K.C | Awarded to military personnel or civilians for great personal courage including death or chance of death, very meritorious leadership of units under difficult circumstances, very meritorious effort under difficult circumstances or very meritorious efforts that assisted the military. | |
Gold Star of Rostkamm
Guld Stjärna av Rostkamm |
GSR | 626 K.C | Commendable services to the Principality of Rostkamm and/or its military. | |
Medal of Sacrifice - Gold
Uhratajär - Guld |
UJG | 626 K.C | Awarded to deceased soldiers from a unit that received the Medal of Thorns. | |
Medal of Thorns - Gold
Dornjär - Guld |
DJG | 626 K.C | Awarded to surviving soldiers from a unit that has completed its objectives while sustaining 99% casualties. | |
Medal of Blood - Gold
Blutjär - Guld |
BJG | 626 K.C | Awarded to military personnel or civilians killed directly or indirectly as a result of battle. | |
Medal of the Serpent - Gold
Ormjär - Guld |
OJG | 626 K.C | Awarded to military personnel and civilians who show exceptional devotion and/or competence in the performance of medical care over an extended period or perform an exceptional act of bravery related to medical aid. | |
Medal of the Eye - Gold
Silmäjär - Guld |
SJG | 626 K.C | Awarded to military personnel and civilians who provide exceptional magical assistance to the military in a combat or disaster situation. | |
Medal of Valour - Silver
Tapperhet - Silvra |
THS | 626 K.C | Awarded to enlisted personnel for valour in the field or at sea during acts of war. | |
Medal of Merit - Silver
Arvojär - Silvra |
AJS | 626 K.C | Awarded to military personnel for great personal courage, meritorious leadership of units under difficult circumstances or meritorious effort under difficult circumstances. | |
Silver Star of Rostkamm
Silvra Stjärna av Rostkamm |
SSR | 626 K.C | Outstanding commitment to duty while in action. | |
Medal of Sacrifice - Silver
Uhratajär - Silvra |
UJS | 626 K.C | Awarded to military personnel who have reenlisted after being Honourably Discharged due to Injury. | |
Medal of Thorns - Silver
Dornjär - Silvra |
DJS | 626 K.C | Awarded to surviving soldiers from a unit that has completed its objectives while sustaining 66% casualties. | |
Medal of Blood - Silver
Blutjär - Silvra |
BJS | 626 K.C | Awarded to military personnel wounded directly or indirectly as a result of battle. | |
Medal of the Serpent - Silver
Ormjär - Silvra |
OJS | 626 K.C | Awarded to non-medical personnel who successfully give medical aid in a combat or disaster situation. | |
Medal of the Eye - Silver
Silmäjär - Silvra |
SJS | 626 K.C | Awarded to military personnel who provide outstanding magical assistance to the military in a combat or disaster situation. | |
Medal of Valour - Iron
Tapperhet - Järn |
THJ | 626 K.C | Awarded to civilians for valour in the field or at sea during acts of war. | |
Medal of Merit - Iron
Arvojär - Järn |
AJJ | 626 K.C | Awarded to civilians for great personal courage or meritorious efforts that assisted the military. | |
Iron Star of Rostkamm
Järn Stjärna av Rostkamm |
JSR | 626 K.C | Distinguished leadership while in action. | |
Medal of Sacrifice - Iron
Uhratajär - Järn |
UJJ | 626 K.C | Awarded to civilians who have enlisted after receiving the Medal of Blood. | |
Medal of Thorns - Iron
Dornjär - Järn |
DJJ | 626 K.C | Awarded to surviving soldiers from a unit that has completed its objectives while sustaining 33% casualties. | |
Medal of Blood - Iron
Blutjär - Järn |
BJJ | 626 K.C | Awarded to civilians wounded directly or indirectly as a result of battle. | |
Medal of the Serpent - Iron
Ormjär - Järn |
OJJ | 626 K.C | Awarded to medical personnel who successfully give medical aid in a combat or disaster situation. | |
Medal of the Eye - Iron
Silmäjär - Järn |
SJJ | 626 K.C | Awarded to civilians who provide outstanding magical assistance to the military in a combat or disaster situation. | |
Rostkammyr Long Service Medal
Rostkammyr Långjär |
RLJ | 626 K.C | Continuous service in the Rostkammyr Military for a specified period. |
Kingdom of Stromgarde[]
Military and civilian honors for citizens or foreign-nationals who have served the Kingdom of Stromgarde.
Emblem |
Name | Post nominals |
Established | Eligibility Period | Awarded for |
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Might of Thoradin | MT | ~900 P.C. | Ongoing | Gallantry and honour in the field of battle. | |
SC | ~900 P.C. | Ongoing | Extraordinary gallantry and intrepidity in the face of overwhelming adversity. | ||
Knight of the Order of the Highlands | KOH(# or GE) | ~900 P.C. | Ongoing | Military/Civilian achievemnt worthy of acknowledgement. | |
Ignaeus' Star | IS | ~900 P.C. | Ongoing | Outstanding valor and/or skill on the field of battle. | |
Lordain's Star | LS | ~900 P.C. | Ongoing | For performing a great sacrifice in service to the Kingdom. | |
Distinguished Service Medal | DSM | ~900 P.C. | Ongoing | Honorable command or leadership in battle or service. | |
Royal Soldier of Stomgarde Royal Mariner of Stromgarde |
RSS / RMS | ~900 P.C. | Ongoing | Exceptionally commendable service and duty while in the performance of the Stromic Armed Forces. | |
Commendable Service Medal | CSM | ~900 P.C. | Ongoing | Notable displays of courage, honor, or leadership upon the field of battle or in the services of Stromgarde. | |
Stromic Combat Cross | SCC | ~700 P.C. | Ongoing | For performing combat service or duties worth honoring while in the services of Stromgarde | |
Stromic Medical Cross | SMC | 592 K.C. | Ongoing | For performing medical service or duties worth honoring while in service of Stromgarde. | |
Good Conduct Ribbon | None | 175 K.C. | Ongoing | For serving Stromgarde honorably with no reprimands of performance issues. | |
Stromic Long Service Medal | None | 175 K.C. | Ongoing | For continuous service to the armed forces of Stromgarde. |