Imperial Battle Honours
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The Imperium is an extremely large organization and throughout it there are many types of medals and badges.
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Space Marine Battle Honours
Although all Imperial military organizations have battle honours, they are arguably the most important in the Adeptus Astartes because they reinforce the bonds shared by the battle brothers.
The Iron Halo
The Iron Halo is given to warriors that show exceptional courage and initiative in battle. It also incorporates a refractor field much like a Rosarius.1 It is displayed behind the helmet of the marine, much like a halo.
The Iron Skull
The Iron Skull is the badge of rank for a Sargent. It is displayed on the helmet of the marine. A common variant of this is the skull and motto where a motto is displayed below the skull.2
The Marksman's Honour
The Marksman's Honour is awarded for accurate shooting and targeting (in the case of tank crews). The medals themselves are believed to be gold encased bolter shells fired by Roboute Guilliman himself.2
Imperial Laurel
A marine bearing this honour has, quite literally, won his laurels. Imperial Laurels are awarded for acts of bravery that lead to victory. The company standard bearer must have this honour. It is worn as a crown by a marine wearing it.2
Terminator Honours
Usually seen in the form of the Crux Terminatus but sometimes seen in the form of a small pendant hanging from somewhere on the marine's armour, weapons or banner. These represent marines that are eligible to wear Terminator Armour.2
Imperial Guard Honours
.The Macharian Cross
The Macharian Cross is the most common award given to young officers. It is awarded for intelligent application of the Tactica Imperialis.3 It's bearers are more likely to be recruited into the general staff for future crusades and campaigns.
The Honorifica Imperialis
This medal is awarded within each segmentum so it's proper name would be Obscuras Honorifica. The Honorifica designates one of the greatest heroes of the Imperium and its bearer will have the respect of his comrades and superiors. 3
The Medallion Crimson
The Medallion Crimson is a fairly common medal amongst Veteran Guardsmen. It is issued to soldiers that sustained the worst injuries but never lost faith in the Emperor. 3
