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==Known Imperial awards==
===Administratum Medal===
The '''Administratum Medal''' is given to [[Cadia]]n soldiers who fought to defended the property or personnel of the [[Administratum]].<sup>4</sup>
===Crimson Skull===
The '''Crimson Skull''' is given to soldiers who managed to successfully give medical aid in a combat situation. It is also common among members of the Officio Cadian Medicae personnel and especially veteran field medics.<sup>4</sup>
[[Image:Honorifica-Imperialis.gif|right|thumb|The Honorifica Imperialis<sup>1</sup>]]
===Honorifica Imperialis===
'''Honorifica Imperialis''' is a term that refers to a number of gallantry medals. Each [[Segmentum]] has its own variant, such as the '''Obscuras Honorifica'''. The bearer of an Honorifica Imperialis is regarded as a genuine hero of the Imperium and will enjoy the highest regards from his comrades and superiors. Also, there are many campaign variants of this medal, so medals for ancient campaigns are highly prized by collectors. <sup>1</sup>
===Order of the Scarlet Wing===
===Medusa Star===
The '''Medusa Star''' is a medal that denotes the active military service during the fall of [[Medusa V]]. Being the most basic medal common soldiers could receive during the war, it is regarded as having little value.<sup>4</sup>
===Merit of High Lords===
The '''Merit of the High Lords''' is a rare honour given to Guard commanders. Those who receive it had their names mentioned in the Chamber of the [[High Lord]]s. It is nicknamed the "double-edged sword," as it inevitably means the individual who receives it will be under particular scrutiny from his superiors. He can expect to be assigned by jealous superiors to the most horrific battlefronts in order to pass on his wisdom and courage first hand.<sup>4</sup>
===Order of Ollanius Pius===
===Ribbon Intrinsic===
The '''Ribbon Intrinsic''' is an award given to units rather than individuals. It is given to squads that have proven to be the linchpin for a victorious battlefront, where they managed to turn a defeat into a victory through sheer determination. The Ribbon Intrinsic is said to forge a great bond between members of a platoon, though in practice, the Ribbon is usually awarded only to a handful of individuals, who are the survivors of gruesome battles they would rather forget. The medal itself is of low material value and takes the form of an etched brass strip with a tripartite ribbon hanging beneath.<sup>4</sup>
===Skull of the Mechanicus===
The iconic symbol of the Mechanicus can be given to those who have fought to defend of aid members of the cult. This medal is given somewhat whimsically as it is up to the Tech-Priest in question to give and has no uniform requirements.*<sup>7</sup>
===Star of Terra===
===Ward of Cadia===
This is debatably the highest honour a Cadian can be presented with, given for extraordinary courage and determination in the face of extreme danger. Once given, the bearer is referred to as "Warden" or "Bearer of the Ward". A notable bearer is Warden-Colonel Parmenion Thade, given to him after he led a company of his men in the destruction of several [[Chaos Space Marines]] and a [[Chaos Titan]] at it's inception during the [[13th Black Crusade]].<sup>6</sup>
===Eagle Ordinary===
===Knight of Medusa===
Both a medal and honorific title given to Cadian Officers of the rank of a Colonel and above. It is given to those who have led their regiment in 30 or more days of consecutive combat.<sup>4</sup>
===Merit of Terra===
*<sup>5</sup>:[[Rogue Star (Novel)]]
*<sup>6</sup>:[[Cadian Blood (Novel)]]
*<sup>7</sup>:[[Cadian Blood (Novel)]]
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