Top 10 Most Prestigious Medals

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On May 19, 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte founded the Legion of Honor, the highest award France can bestow upon their heroes. Many countries have a famous and prestigious award and even international organizations have created such symbols to recognize particularly noteworthy behavior. Here are a list of ten of the most prestigious of these awards. Agree or disagree? Let us know which ones you would include.

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10. Pour le Merite (Blue Max) Imperial Germany/Prussia.
9. Hero of the Soviet Union, Soviet Union.
8. Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, Nazi Germany.
7. Purple Heart, United States.
6. Medal of Freedom, United States.
5. Olympic Gold Medal, International.
4. Legion of Honor, France.
3. Victoria Cross, United Kingdom.
2. Nobel Prize, International.
1. The Medal of Honor, United States.

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