Silver Wing Medal
| Silver Wing Medal | |
|---|---|
Republic of the Philippines | |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
 Service Ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Bronze Cross Medal |
| Next (lower) | Kagitingan Sa Barangay |
This Silver Wing Medal is a
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines; the Commanding General, PAR Area Command; and Major Service Commanders. The award is given for "meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight and a single act of merit or for participation in sustained operations activities against the enemy while in an aerial flight."[1]
Appearance
The Silver Wing medal is made of silver colored metal. The design consists of a pair of silver wings sweeping from the bottom of the medal, nearly to the top. Between the tips of the two wings are three five-pointed stars in relief superimposed on two chevrons, one below the other. Centered on the medal is a paratrooper helmet in relief placed above three arched bands at the base of the wings.[1]
The ribbon is white with a red central stripe, edged in yellow, and blue edges on each side.[2]
See also
References
Citations
- ^ a b "Awards and Decorations". Philippine Air Force Official Web Site. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
- ^ "ODM of The Philippines: Silver Wing Medal". Medals of the World. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
Bibliography
- The AFP Adjutant General, AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook, 1995, 1997, OTAG.