Wounded Personnel Medal
| Wounded Personnel Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | receiving wounds while involved in actual combat with an enemy |
| Presented by | the Republic of the Philippines |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
 Service Ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Kagitingan sa Barangay |
| Equivalent | Purple Heart |
| Next (lower) | Military Merit Medal |
| Related | Purple Heart |
The Wounded Personnel Medal is awarded to members of and civilians employed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines who are injured or killed in combat with the enemy.
Design
[edit]Medal
[edit]The medal is in the form of a cross in gold..[1] Superimposed in the center of a cross is a disc where a relief head of Gen Gregorio del Pilar is placed facing front.[1] The wreath made of light green laurel leaves superimposed the cross.[1] The cross signifies the risk of life while in combat; the disc with the head of General Del Pilar is for achievements that resulted in the wounding of an awardee by an armed enemy; the wreath symbolizes honor for such endeavor; and the green color stands for nobility and devotion to duty.[1]
Ribbon
[edit]The ribbon is white with purple stripe in the center.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]Citations
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- The AFP Adjutant General, AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook, 1995, 1997, OTAG.