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HISTORY MAIN >>> MEDALS AND AWARDS |
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The ribbon bar below reflects all the awards you can earn from highest ranking to lowest. Click on each ribbon to see how you can earn them in the game and why they were awarded during WWII. |

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MEDAL OF HONORThe highest military decoration awarded by the US to a serviceman who distinguishes himself "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty." |
HOW TO EARN ITReach Level 21 and win all US Medals |
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ARMY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSSThe second highest military decoration that can be awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. |
HOW TO EARN ITBuild 250 Machine Gun Nests as US |
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NAVY CROSSThe highest medal awarded by the Navy and the second highest award given for valor. It can be awarded to all branches of United States military as well as members of foreign militaries. |
HOW TO EARN ITPlace 1st in Online Mode as US (10 players minimum) |
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SILVER STAR OF VALORThe third highest military decoration that can be awarded to any serviceman. It is also the third highest award given for valor. |
HOW TO EARN IT30 wins as US in Any Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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BRONZE STAR OF VALORAwarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. When awarded for bravery, it is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces. |
HOW TO EARN IT1 Perfect Game in Battle Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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ARMY DISTINGUISHED SERVICEPresented to any person who has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. |
HOW TO EARN ITKill 1000 tanks (cumulative) |
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NAVY DISTINGUISHED SERVICEBestowed upon members of the Navy or Marines who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the US government in a duty of great responsibility. |
HOW TO EARN IT100th win in Any Mode- Any Difficulty |
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SILVER STARAwarded to any person who distinguishes himself by extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy of the United States. |
HOW TO EARN IT5 Wins as US in Any Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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LEGION OF MERITAwarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. |
HOW TO EARN IT5 Perfect Games as US in Battle Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSSAwarded to a serviceman who distinguishes himself in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight". |
HOW TO EARN ITKill 100 planes with Airfields (cumulative) |
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SOLDIERS MEDALAwarded to any person of the United States Armed Forces or of a friendly foreign nation who distinguished himself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. |
HOW TO EARN ITKill 1000 Infantry Unit with Machine Gun Nests (cumulative) |
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NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDALAwarded to service members who distinguish themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. Typically, it is awarded for actions involving the risk of one's own life. |
HOW TO EARN ITPlace in top 5 in Online Mode (10 player minimum) |
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BRONZE STARAwarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. It is the ninth highest military award. |
HOW TO EARN IT1 Perfect Game in Campaign Mode- Any Difficulty |
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PURPLE HEARTAwarded to those wounded or killed while serving the military. |
HOW TO EARN ITWin with 1 life left |
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AIR MEDALAwarded to any person who shall have distinguished himself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. |
HOW TO EARN ITKill 50 enemies with the same Airfield |
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JOINT SERVICE COMMENDATIONPresented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. |
HOW TO EARN ITPlace in top 10 in Online Mode (20 player minimum) |
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ARMY COMMENDATIONAwarded for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious Army service, for valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy force, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star. |
HOW TO EARN ITKill 200 Enemies with the same Ground Unit |
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NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMENDATIONAwarded for acts of heroism or meritorious Navy or Marine service, for valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy force, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star. |
HOW TO EARN IT50th win in Any Mode- Any Difficulty |
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COMBAT ACTION RIBBONAwarded to those who have actively participated in ground or surface combat. |
HOW TO EARN ITParticipate in 100 games, win or loss, in Any Mode- Any Difficulty |
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ARMY AND AIRFORCE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATIONAwarded to units of the Army and Air Force and allies that display such gallantry that sets it apart from other units participating in the same campaign. |
HOW TO EARN ITKill 150 Enemies with the same Ground Unit |
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NAVY AND MARINE CORPS PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATIONAwarded to units of the Navy and Marines and allies that display such gallantry that sets it apart from other units participating in the same campaign. |
HOW TO EARN IT25th win in Any Mode- Any Difficulty |
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NAVY UNIT COMMENDATIONTo justify this award, the unit must have performed service of a character comparable to that which would merit the award of a Silver Star Medal to an individual. |
HOW TO EARN IT10th win in Any Mode- Any Difficulty |
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ARMY MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATIONAwarded to any Army command which displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions. |
HOW TO EARN ITKill 100 Enemies with the same Ground Unit |
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NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATIONAwarded to any Navy or Marine command which displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions. |
HOW TO EARN ITKill 50 Enemies with the same ground unit |
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AIR FORCE MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARDAwarded to any Air Force command which displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions. |
HOW TO EARN ITKill 10 enemies with one bombing run |
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ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDALAwarded to any enlisted member of the United States military who completes three consecutive years of "honorable and faithful service". |
HOW TO EARN ITWin with 200 gold in the bank |
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MARINE CORPS EXPEDITIONARY MEDALAwarded to Marines who have engaged in a landing on foreign territory, participated in combat, or have participated in a designated operation for which no other service medal is authorized. |
HOW TO EARN ITEnter eMail to Access Online Mode |
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WAC MEDALAwarded to any service member who was a member of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. |
HOW TO EARN ITBuild 25 Medical Tents |
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WW2 VICTORY MEDALCommemorates military service during the Second World War and is awarded to any member of the US military who served between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946. |
HOW TO EARN ITBeat all 4 Campaigns- Any Difficulty |
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US EUROPE AFRICA MIDDLE-EAST CAMPAIGN MEDALRecognizes those military service members who had performed military duty in the European Theater. |
HOW TO EARN ITBeat Battle of the Bulge Campaign - Any Difficulty (Available to any Account Nationality) |
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DISTINGUISHED MARKSMAN RIBBONRecognized those who had been presented a Distinguished Marksman Badge through exceptional scoring at a professional military shooting competition. |
HOW TO EARN ITKill 100 enemies with the same Sniper unit |
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STAR OF THE GRAND CROSS OF THE IRON CROSSThis award was not intended to be bestowed for bravery. Rather, it was bestowed upon the most successful General officer at the conclusion of a war. |
HOW TO EARN ITReach Level 21 and win all German Medals |
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GRAND CROSS OF THE IRON CROSSThe only recipient of the Grand Cross during the war was Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering. The medal is in effect an oversized Knight's Cross. |
HOW TO EARN ITBuild 50 Tanks as Germany |
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KNIGHTS CROSS OF THE IRON CROSS DIAMONDRecognizes extreme battlefield bravery or successful leadership. Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds was the 5th degree. |
HOW TO EARN ITPlace 1st in Online Mode as Germany (10 players minimum) |
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KNIGHTS CROSS OF THE IRON CROSS GOLDRecognizes extreme battlefield bravery or successful leadership. Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords was the 3rd degree |
HOW TO EARN IT30 wins as Germany in Any Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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KNIGHTS CROSS OF THE IRON CROSS SILVERRecognizes extreme battlefield bravery or successful leadership. The Knight's Cross was the 1st degree |
HOW TO EARN IT5 Wins as Germany in Any Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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IRON CROSS FIRST CLASSThe Iron Cross was awarded during the Franco-German War, the First World War, and the Second World War. |
HOW TO EARN IT5 Perfect Games as Germany in Battle Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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WEST WALL MEDALGiven to those who designed and built and took part in the fortifications on Germany's western borders. |
HOW TO EARN ITWin Market Garden Campaign- Any Difficulty (Available to any Account Nationality) |
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ORDER OF VICTORYThe highest military decoration in the Soviet Union, and one of the rarest orders in the world. The order was awarded only to Generals and Marshals. |
HOW TO EARN ITReach Level 21 and win all Soviet Medals |
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ORDER OF THE RED STARGiven to Red Army and Soviet Navy personnel for "exceptional service in the cause of the defense of the Soviet Union in both war and peace." |
HOW TO EARN ITBuild 50 Snipers as USSR |
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ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WARAwarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds during the Great Patriotic War, the Soviet term for the European conflicts during World War II. |
HOW TO EARN ITPlace 1st in Online Mode as USSR (10 players minimum) |
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ORDER OF SUVOROV FIRST CLASSCreated to award senior army personnel for exceptional leadership in combat operations. The Order of Suvorov was broken down into three different classes. |
HOW TO EARN IT30 wins as USSR in Any Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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ORDER OF GLORY FIRST CLASSAwarded to non-commissioned officers and rank-and-file of the armed forces, as well as junior lieutenants of the air force, for bravery in the face of the enemy. |
HOW TO EARN IT5 Wins as USSR in Any Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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ORDER OF LENINAwarded to civilians for outstanding services rendered to the State, to members of the armed forces for exemplary service and for other meritorious services to the Soviet state and society. |
HOW TO EARN IT5 Perfect Games as USSR in Battle Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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DEFENSE OF STALINGRAD759,560 Soviet personnel were awarded this medal for the defense of Stalingrad from 22 December 1942. |
HOW TO EARN ITWin Stalingrad Campaign - Any Difficulty (Available to any Account Nationality) |
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VICTORIA CROSSAwarded for valor "in the face of the enemy". It may be awarded to a person of any rank in any service and civilians under military command. |
HOW TO EARN ITReach Level 21 and win all UK Medals |
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ORDER OF MERITRecognizes distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture. |
HOW TO EARN ITBuild 50 Howitzers as UK |
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ORDER OF ST. MICHAEL AND ST. GEORGEFounded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent (later George IV) whilst he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III. |
HOW TO EARN ITPlace 1st in Online Mode as UK (10 players minimum) |
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDEREstablished for rewarding individual instances of meritorious or distinguished service in war. Generally regarded that the officer had only just missed out on the Victoria Cross. |
HOW TO EARN IT30 wins as UK in Any Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSSGranted in recognition of "...gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea." |
HOW TO EARN IT5 Wins as UK in Any Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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MILITARY CROSSGranted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land to all members, of any rank in Our Armed Force". |
HOW TO EARN IT5 Perfect Games as UK in Battle Mode- Medium/Hard Difficulty Only |
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AFRICA STARAwarded for a minimum one day service in North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943. |
HOW TO EARN ITWin North AfricaCampaign - Any Difficulty (Available to any Account Nationality) |

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HISTORY MAIN >>> MEDALS AND AWARDS |
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The ribbon bar below reflects all the awards you can earn from highest ranking to lowest. Click on each ribbon to see how you can earn them in the game and why they were awarded during WWII. |
