Congressional Space Medal of Honor Congressional Space Medal of Honor The Congressional Space Medal of Honor was authorized by the United States Congress in 1969 to recognize "any astronaut who in the performance of his duties has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Nation and mankind." The highest award given by NASA, it is awarded by the President of the United States in Congress's name on recommendations from the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The award is a separate decoration from the Medal of Honor, which is a military award for extreme bravery and gallantry
Emergency Reserve Decoration is attached to a metal ring on top of the crown and is finished at the top with a brooch bar bearing the inscription "ARMY EMERGENCY RESERVE". The medal is 55mm high and 37mm wide. The official order of wear specifies that the ERD is worn after the Hong Kong Disciplined Services Medal and before the Volunteer Officers' Decoration. Emergency Reserve Decoration The Emergency Reserve Decoration (ERD) is a British military decoration, instituted in 1952. This silver and silver-gilt decoration was awarded to officers of the Army Supplementary Reserve or Army Emergency Reserve for 12 years continuous or aggregate service