The Parliamentary Medal of Valor (PMV) was the Star Kingdom of Manticore's highest medal for gallantry in combat and was awarded to all ranks and services. It was the highest award in the Manticoran order of precedence, and was placed first before any other award.
It was a golden cross and starburst on a crimson, blue and white ribbon. The first ever PMV was awarded posthumously to Commodore Edward Saganami, after his heroic sacrifice while defending a convoy in the Battle of Carson. (SI1)
It was slightly higher in prestige than the Manticore Cross. (HH1, HH2)
A recipient of the PMV was traditionally entitled to a salute from anyone who was not a recipient, even if those saluting outranked the holder. (HH9)
Known Recipients[]
- Commodore Edward Saganami – 1672 PD (posthumously)
- Rear Admiral Ellen D'Orville – 1710 PD (posthumously)
- Ensign Quentin Saint-James – 1719 PD
- Captain (JG) Helen Zilwicki – 1905 PD (posthumously)
- Senior Chief Petty Officer Sir Horace Harkness – 1912 PD
- Admiral Lady Dame Honor Harrington – 1915 PD[1]
- Captain (SG) Sir Aivars Terekhov – 1921 PD