Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/orders-decorations-and-medals-of-the-united-kingdom

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the official publication?The London Gazette, the official journal for government and state announcements
2. What is the highest military decoration?Victoria Cross, awarded for extreme bravery in the face of the enemy
3. What are the shiny badges of bravery in the UK?They are decorations that are given to people who do brave or heroic things, like saving lives or showing great courage.
4. Why do people get shiny badges of bravery?They are awarded to honor and thank people for acts of courage that help others and show the best values in society.

Chivalric Orders: Historical and modern orders of knighthood and merit, often with a hierarchical structure.
Investiture: A formal ceremony where a person is officially presented with an honour or award.
Meritocracy: A system where advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.