Silver Wing Medal
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| Silver Wing Medal | |
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| Awarded by the Republic of the Philippines | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel |
| Awarded for | Distinguished & Gallant Military Service while serving with the Philippine Air Force or Allied Airborne Units |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Description | The distinguishing feature of the medal is the pair of silver wing, each of which occupies both a flanks. Placed at the center from nombril point is an airborne helmet in relief and superimposed the three (3) arched bands at the center base and center of the diamond field.
The three stars in relief occupy the chief of the medal in an inverted triangular formation. The diamond field, each of which is silver, is bounded by an embossed border line. The smaller diamond is placed over the bigger one. The ribbon has a red stripe in the center; both extremes are in yellow followed by white and blue stripes. |
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| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Military Merit Medal |
| Next (lower) | Military Commendation Medal |
 Service Ribbon |
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This is awarded by the Chief of Staff, AFP, CG, PAF, Area Command and Major Service Commanders to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight and single act of merit or for participation in sustained operations activities against the enemy while in an aerial flight.
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