- Time Period: Post-WW2 Period?
- Year of Institution: ?
- Country: Republic of The Philippines
The Military Merit Medal is a military honor bestowed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, recognizing acts of heroism or commendable service rendered during military operations against an adversary.
The Military Merit Medal Criteria
Recipients of the Military Merit Medal include military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The criteria for eligibility are diverse, encompassing heroic deeds in combat as well as meritorious service unrelated to direct engagement with the enemy, provided such service significantly contributes to military operations against a Philippine adversary. The actions or services considered must be performed with exceptional distinction.
Authority to award the Military Merit Medal lies with high-ranking officials such as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Area Commanders, Commanders of the Philippine Army, Navy, or Air Force, and Division and major subordinate unit commanders holding at least the rank of Brigadier General.
The medal may be awarded posthumously to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines who perish either in combat against a Philippine enemy or as a direct consequence of enemy actions, while serving in any capacity within the armed forces.
The Military Merit Medal Design
The medal adopts an irregular shape resembling a downward-pointing equilateral triangle, featuring red enamel. Positioned at each point of the triangle are gold stars. At the center of the triangle lies the “Philippines sun,” depicted in gold with eight pointed rays. Encircling and partially concealed by the triangle is a green laurel wreath, visible between each of its points.
For suspension, the medal employs a green ribbon embellished with three narrow red stripes running centrally.
