An international decoration is a military award which is not bestowed by a particular country, but rather by an international organization such as the United Nations or NATO. Such awards are normally issued as service medals, for participation in various international military operations, and not for specific acts of heroism or bravery.

The following is a list of the most commonly recognized international military decorations:

United Nations

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

European Union

International Control Commission

International Commission of Control and Supervision

Organization of American States

System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces

Multinational Force and Observers

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