The Saint George Award, formally the Order of Saint George Medallion, is the top award given to members of the Army's mounted force

Cavalry

Cavalry or horsemen were soldiers or warriors who fought mounted on horseback. Cavalry were historically the third oldest and the most mobile of the combat arms...

 by the United States Armor Association

United States Armor Association

The United States Armor Association is a non-profit organization with over 6,000 members dedicated to disseminating knowledge of the military art and sciences, with special attention to mobility in ground warfare.-History:...

 of the United States Army

United States Army

The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...

. The award is issued as a bronze, silver, black, or gold medallion, depending on the recipient's eligibility.

History

The United States Armor Association began its awards program in 1986. Its named in honor of Saint George

Saint George

Saint George was, according to tradition, a Roman soldier from Syria Palaestina and a priest in the Guard of Diocletian, who is venerated as a Christian martyr. In hagiography Saint George is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic , Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and the Oriental Orthodox...

, who is the patron of mounted warriors and is often depicted on horseback. The Saint George Award program provides the mounted force with a way to recognize outstanding performers, their spouses (Order of St. Joan D'Arc Medallion

Order of St. Joan D'Arc Medallion

The Order of St. Joan D'Arc Medallion is the top volunteerism award given by the United States Armor Association of the United States Army.In 1986 the United States Armor Association began an awards program to honor the very best of America's tankers and troopers...

) and Armor Force supporters (Noble Patron of Armor Award

Noble Patron of Armor Award

The Noble Patron of Armor award is the top award given to supporters of the Army's mounted force by the United States Armor Association of the United States Army.-History of the Noble Patron of Armor Award:...

).

Eligibility

Recipients of the Saint George Award must be members of the United States Armor Association and they must be nominated by another qualified member.

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• Order of Saint Barbara
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• Order of Saint Michael
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   - Army Aviation Association of America
• Order of Saint Christoper - Transportation Corps Regimental Association
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See also

• Honorable Order of Molly Pitcher
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  - U.S. Field Artillery Association (USFAA) and the Air Defense Artillery Association (ADAA)