Awards and Decorations of the Grand Alliance

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	Name	Post Nominals	Established	Eligibility Period	Awarded For
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.

Name	Post Nominals	Established	Eligibility Period	Awarded For
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
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.

Name	Abbreviation	Established	Eligibility Period	Awarded for
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	Name	Abbreviation	Established	Eligibility Period	Awarded for
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
		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[]

Ribbon	Name	Post nominals	Established	Eligibility Period	Awarded for
	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[]

Name		Established	Awarded for
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.

Name	Post nominals	Established	Eligibility Period	Awarded for
Might of Thoradin	MT	~900 P.C.	Ongoing	Gallantry and honour in the field of battle.
Stromic Cross	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.