- Commendation Medal
for other medals of the same name Infobox Military Award name Commendation Medal image File Commendation.jpg 350px caption Five different versions of the Commendation Medal are awarded one for Joint Service ... lower Achievement Medal s related image2 File Joint Service Commendation ribbon.svg 106px File Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg 106px br File Navy and Marine Corps Commendation ribbon.svg 106px ... Medal ribbons. The Commendation Medal is a mid level Awards and decorations of the United States military ... own version of the Commendation Medal, with a fifth version existing for acts of joint military service ..., and Army Commendation ribbons were renamed the Commendation Ribbon with Medal Pendant. By 1960 ... Medals. The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United ... awards of the Commendation Medal, the Army issues bronze and silver oak leaf clusters while the Navy ... for the Coast Guard Commendation Medal upon approval of the awarding authority. The Commendation ..., in the United States Navy U.S. Navy and United States Marine Corps , the Commendation Medal is considered ... a full career, as a retirement award. The awarding of the Commendation Medal in the U.S. Army is not limited .... The United States Air Force U.S. Air Force began issuing its own Commendation Medal in 1958 ... on the Air Force Commendation Medal. Prior to that time, there was not a Valor distinction in effect for the Air Force Commendation Medal. United States Marine Corps U.S. Marines have always been issued the Navy Commendation Medal and there is not a separate Commendation Medal intended only ... changed the name of the Navy Commendation Medal to the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal . The last of the Commendation Medals is the Joint Service Commendation Medal which was created in 1963 ... United States Marine Corps See also Category Recipients of the Army Commendation Medal Awards and decorations ... Institute of Heraldry Army Commendation Medal References No footnotes date June 2008 Reflist US interservice ... more details
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- Commendation Medal (disambiguation)
Commendation Medal may refer to Commendation Medal US military award Pingat Kepujian Singaporean Commendation Medal civil Pingat Penghargaan Tentera Singaporean Military Commendation Medal disambig ... more details
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- State of Maryland Commendation Medal
Unreferenced date December 2009 The State of Maryland Commendation Medal may be awarded to any active or former member of the Maryland National Guard , any member of the active or retired military service who shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious and outstanding service to the Maryland National Guard and the State of Maryland . To qualify for this decoration, the individual s achievement should have been such that it clearly places him or her above their peers. For example, clearly outstanding and exceptional accomplishment of one or more special or difficult tasks would justify this award. Description The ribbon consists of vertical stripes red, white, black, yellow, white, and red. The black area of the ribbon will be worn to the wearer s right and bright gold yellow to the wearer s left. A gold color metal and enamel device 7 8 inch height and 1 inch in width overall, consisting of the shield, coronet, supporters and motto scroll and motto from the complete heraldic achievement of Lord Baltimore as delineated on the reverse side of the seal of maryland official seal of the state of Maryland . DEFAULTSORT State Of Maryland Commendation Medal Category Awards and decorations of the United States National Guard ... more details
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Summary Information Description West Virginia Commendation Medal Type I Source I created this work entirely by myself. Date 12 Aug 2008 Author User Mike subritzky Mike Subritzky User talk Mike subritzky talk Mike Subritzky other versions Licensing PD self date August 2008 ... more details
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- Commendation for Gallantry
Infobox Military Award name Commendation for Gallantry image Image Commendation for Gallantry Australia medal.png br br Image Commendation for Gallantry Australia ribbon.png 90px caption Medal and ribbon awarded by Australia type Medal eligibility Members of the Australian Defence Force for Acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril ref cite web url http www.itsanhonour.gov.au honours awards medals commendation gallantry.cfm title Commendation for Gallantry accessdate 2007 09 12 date 2007 04 13 work It s an Honour publisher Government of Australia ref status currently awarded description clasps established 15 January 1991 first award 1998 last award 26 January 2011 total 30 posthumous recipients individual higher Medal for Gallantry same lower related image2 caption2 The Commendation for Gallantry is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force it recognises acts of gallantry in action considered worthy of recognition. The Commendation for Gallantry was introduced on 15 January 1991, replacing the Imperial equivalent of the Mention in Despatches . It is ranked fourth in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian Honours System . Since its inception 30 awards have been made. Description The insignia of the Commendation for Gallantry is a Commonwealth Star Federation Star superimposed centrally on a gold plated silver row of flames. The insignia is attached to a plain orange ribbon. The centre of the Federation Star is 19 mm from the bottom of the ribbon and 16 mm from either edge. See also Australian Honours Order of Precedence References reflist External links http www.itsanhonour.gov.au honours awards medals commendation gallantry.cfm It s an Honour Category Military awards and decorations of Australia orders medals stub pl Commendation for Gallantry ... more details
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- Commendation ceremony
the commendation ceremony. Before this time, European Christians prayed in the orans , which is the Latin ... Papacy and monarchy Catholic Marie de Medici assumes the traditional position of a vassal in a commendation ... all persons in good faith and without deceit. Significance of commendation Once the vassal had sworn ... Commendation Ceremony Category Feudalism de Kommendation fr Hommage f odal he ... more details
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- Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Image Commandant s Letter of Commendation Ribbon.svg right The Commandant s Letter of Commendation Ribbon is the highest personal ribbon award of the United States Coast Guard . The decoration was established in March 1979 by Admiral John B. Hayes . The Commandant s Letter of Commendation Ribbon is awarded to any member of the Coast Guard who receives a Letter of Commendation from the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. The ribbon is retroactive to August 12, 1921 which was when the Commandant s Commendation Letter was first issued by Admiral William E. Reynolds . Additional awards of the Commandant s Letter of Commendation Ribbon are denoted by award star s, in lieu of additional ribbon bars. The Commandant s Letter of Commendation Ribbon is considered a personal decoration subordinate to the Coast Guard Achievement Medal . For those who earn the Commandant s Letter of Commendation Ribbon through operational and field condition achievements, the Operational Distinguishing Device is authorized. See also Awards and decorations of the United States military USCG decorations DEFAULTSORT Commandant s Letter Of Commendation Ribbon Category Awards and decorations of the United States Coast Guard Category Awards established in 1979 USCG stub ... more details
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- Navy Commendation Star
Unreferenced date December 2009 Image NavComStar.gif thumb 85px right The Navy Commendation Star was a decoration of the United States Navy which was authorized in 1918 as an attachment to the World War I Victory Medal United States World War I Victory Medal . The Navy Commendation Star was awarded to any service member who had been cited for gallantry or heroism by the United States Secretary of the Navy. The Navy Commendation Star appeared as a small silver star device which was pinned to the World War I Victory Medal, above all battle clasps . When worn as a ribbon on a military uniform, the Navy Commendation Star was pinned before all service stars . The Navy Commendation Star was identical to the Silver Citation Star , issued by the United States Army . Unlike the Citation Star, however, the Navy Commendation Star was not upgradeable to the Silver Star nor was the device retroactive to other service medals, besides the World War I Victory Medal. At the start of the Second World War , the Navy Commendation Star was declared obsolete and none were issued between 1941 and 1945. In the 1950s, the Department of the Navy began accepting applications from World War I veterans to upgrade the Navy Commendation Star to the Navy Commendation Medal . See also Awards and decorations of the United States military Category Devices and accouterments of United States military awards it Navy Commendation Star ... more details
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- Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
Infobox Military Award name Queen s Commendation for Brave Conduct image Image Queens Commendation for Brave Conduct.png 100px Image Queens Commendation for Brave Conduct Military .png 100px caption Insignia civil left and Military right awarded by United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations Commonwealth type Medal eligibility All for Gallantry entailing risk to life and meriting national recognition status Not issued since 1994 description clasps established 1939 first award last award total posthumous recipients individual higher Queen s Gallantry Medal same Queen s Commendation for Bravery in the Air lower Instituted in 1939 by King George VI as the King s Commendation for Brave Conduct, the Queen s Commendation for Brave Conduct acknowledged brave acts by civilians and members of the military in non warlike circumstances during a time of war or in peacetime where the action would not otherwise be recognised by an existing award. In 1954 it became the Queen s Commendation for Brave Conduct. The award was replaced in 1994 by the Queen s Commendation for Bravery There is no entitlement to Post nominal letters post nominals . Description There is no ribbon, but the award was evidenced by a certificate and at first by a gold and red coloured badge bearing the design of a sword in a wreath, surmounted by a crown. The badge was replaced at a later stage by another badge in the form a silver laurel leaf for civilians and a bronze oak leaf for the military equivalent, the Mentioned in Despatches Mention in Despatches the leaves being attached to the ribbon of the War Medal or Defence Medal if held by the recipient, or appropriate campaign medal in other circumstances. References http www.honours.gov.uk honours bravery.aspx UK Honours http www.itsanhonour.gov.au honours awards imperial.cfm qcbc Australian Honours See also Category Recipients of the Queen s Commendations for Brave ... of the United Kingdom no Queen s Commendation for Brave Conduct ... more details
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- Commendation for Distinguished Service
Infobox Military Award name Commendation for Distinguished Service image Image Commendation for Distinguished Service Aust medal.png br br Image Commendation for Distinguished Service Aust ribbon.png 90px caption Insignia and ribbon awarded by Australia type Medal eligibility Members of the Australian Defence Force for the distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations to members of the Australian Defence Force http www.itsanhonour.gov.au honours awards medals commendation distinguished service.cfm status Currently awarded description clasps established 15 January 1991 first award 1993 last award 26 January 2011 total 283 posthumous recipients individual higher Queen s Commendation for Brave Conduct same lower Australian campaign medals Various Campaign Medals related Distinguished Service Medal Australia Distinguished Service Medal DSM image2 caption2 The Commendation for Distinguished Service is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force , it is awarded for the distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations. The Commendation for Distinguished Service was introduced in 1991 and replaced the Imperial equivalent of Mention in Despatches . It is the third level of distinguished service decoration in the Australian Honours System . Since its inception 283 have been awarded. Description The insignia of the Commendation for Distinguished Service is a central Commonwealth Star Federation Star on a nickel silver row of flames that taper at each end. The insignia is attached to an ochre red ribbon. See also Australian Honours Order of Precedence Category Recipients of the Commendation for Distinguished Service References http www.itsanhonour.gov.au honours awards medals commendation distinguished service.cfm It s an Honour Category Military awards and decorations of Australia orders medals stub ... more details
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- Commendation for Brave Conduct
Infobox Military Award name Commendation for Brave Conduct image Image Commendation for Brave Conduct Australia medal.png br br Image Commendation for Brave Conduct Australia ribbon.png 90px caption Medal and ribbon awarded by Australia type Medal eligibility Australian Citizen for an act of bravery that is worthy of recognition http www.itsanhonour.gov.au honours awards medals brave conduct.cfm status Currently awarded description clasps established 1975 first award last award 2009 total 1,385 posthumous recipients individual higher Commendation for Gallantry same lower Queen s Commendation for Brave Conduct related Bravery Medal Australia Bravery Medal BM br Group Bravery Citation image2 caption2 The Commendation for Brave Conduct is a courage bravery award decoration awarded to Australia ns. It is awarded for an act of bravery that is worthy of recognition. The Commendation for Brave Conduct was created in 1975 February 1975 . The decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community who selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others. It is ranked fourth in the Australian bravery decoration in the Australian Honours System . Description The Commendation for Brave Conduct is a silver gilt sprig of mimosa mounted on a blood red backing ribbon See also Australian Honours Order of Precedence External links http www.itsanhonour.gov.au honours awards medals brave conduct.cfm It s an Honour orders medals stub Category Civil awards and decorations of Australia pl Commendation for Brave Conduct ... more details
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- Queen's Commendation for Bravery
The Queen s Commendation for Bravery is one of the United Kingdom awards granted for bravery entailing risk to life and meriting national recognition, but not at the level of the Queen s Gallantry Medal . The award may be granted Posthumous recognition posthumously and is not restricted to United Kingdom British subjects. The award does not give rise to post nominal letters and is denoted by a silver spray of Bay laurel laurel leaves. The Queen s Commendation for Bravery in the Air is the equivalent award for acts of bravery in the air. It is denoted by silver wings. References http www.operations.mod.uk honours honours.htm Military Honours and Awards , Ministry of Defence. Decorations of the United Kingdom DEFAULTSORT Queen s Commendation For Bravery Category Civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom Category Decorations of the Merchant Navy ... more details
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- File:Vermont Commendation Medal.JPG
Summary Information Description Vermont Commendation Medal Source I created this work entirely by myself. Date 4 Aug 2008 Author User Mike subritzky Mike Subritzky User talk Mike subritzky talk Mike Subritzky other versions Licensing PD self date August 2008 ... more details
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- File:NHNG-- Commendation Medal.JPG
Summary Information Description NHNG Commendation Medal Source I created this work entirely by myself. Date 20 Aug 2008 Author User Mike subritzky Mike Subritzky User talk Mike subritzky talk Mike Subritzky other versions Licensing PD self date August 2008 ... more details
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- Navy Unit Commendation
Infobox Military Award name Navy Unit Commendation image File Navy Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon caption awarded by United States Navy type Ribbon and Streamer eligibility Military Unit for Unit heroism lesser than that required of a Presidential Unit Citation US Presidential Unit Citation or non combat service which was outstanding when compared to other units or organizations performing similar service. status Currently awarded first award last award On going total posthumous recipients higher Presidential Unit Citation United States Presidential Unit Citation same DoD Joint Meritorious Unit Award br Army Valorous Unit Award br Air Force Gallant Unit Citation br Coast Guard Coast Guard Unit Commendation lower Meritorious Unit Commendation image2 File Navy Unit Commendation Streamer.jpg 300px The Navy Unit Commendation of the United States Navy is an award that was established by order of the Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal on 18 December 1944. This commendation is awarded by the Navy Secretary to any ship, aircraft, detachment, or other unit of the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps Marine Corps which has since 6 December 1941 distinguished itself in action against the enemy with outstanding heroism but not sufficient to justify award of the Presidential Unit Citation United States . To justify this award, the unit must have performed service of a character comparable to that which would merit the award of a Silver Star Medal , or achievement of like caliber in a non combat situation, to an individual. It is also awarded for non ... Navy Unit Commendation pennon pennant The Coast Guard equivalent is the Coast Guard Unit Commendation ... personnel do not wear the Navy Unit Commendation as a part of their personal awards and medals but, rather ... and decorations of the United States military Portal United States Navy Commons category Navy Unit Commendation ... States Navy Category Awards established in 1944 de Navy Unit Commendation ... more details
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- Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
The Queen s Commendation for Valuable Service is a British military award that recognises meritorious service during, or in support of, operations. The Queen s Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air is the equivalent for flying operations and was also awarded to civilian aviators. Manner of wear The holder is entitled to wear the emblem of silver oak leaves. This should be worn in a similar manner to a Mention in Despatches If awarded for services in a theatre for which a campaign medal or a clasp has been granted, is worn on the ribbon of the appropriate medal. If the award is made for services out of theatre or in a theatre for which no campaign medal or clasp has been granted the Emblem is to be worn directly on the coat after any medal ribbons. References http www.operations.mod.uk honours honours.htm http www.direct.gov.uk en Governmentcitizensandrights UKgovernment Honoursawardsandmedals TheUKHonourssystem index.htm Honours awards and medals UK mil stub Decorations of the United Kingdom Category Civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom Category Military awards and decorations of the United Kingdom Category Decorations of the Royal Navy Category Decorations of the British Army Category Decorations of the Royal Air Force ... more details
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- Meritorious Unit Commendation
name Meritorious Unit Commendation image File Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg thumb 105px left U.S. Army M.U.C. File Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg thumb 105px U.S. Navy and Marine Corps M.U.C. File Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg thumb 105px U.S. Coast ... Joint Meritorious Unit Award br Army Valorous Unit Award br Navy Navy Unit Commendation br Air Force Gallant Unit Citation br Coast Guard Coast Guard Unit Commendation lower Army Superior Unit Award br Navy None br Air Force Air Force Outstanding Unit Award br Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation image2 File Streamer MUC Army.PNG 210px File Meritorious Unit Commendation Navy Marine Streamer.jpg 210px File AF MUA Streamer.JPG 210px caption2 Streamers for the Meritorious Unit Commendation The Meritorious Unit Commendation is a mid level unit award of the United States military which is awarded ... of the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The United States Army version is typically referred to as the Meritorious Unit Commendation while the other military branches use the service name as a prefix for example Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation . The Meritorious Unit Commendation is abbreviated and often pronounced as MUC. Army The Meritorious Unit Commendation emblem worn to represent award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation is 1 7 16 inches wide and 9 16 inch in height. The emblem ... in diameter on a 2 inches square of Olive Drab cloth. The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded .... Only in rare cases will a unit larger than a battalion qualify for award of this commendation ... Unit Commendation was authorized for units and or detachments of the Armed Forces of the United ... emblem that replaced the sleeve insignia and on 16 May 1947, announced the Meritorious Unit Commendation, provided for wearing of the Meritorious Unit Commendation emblem, and provided for the display of the Meritorious Unit Commendation streamer, which was scarlet with the name of the applicable ... more details
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- Coast Guard Unit Commendation
Infobox Military Award name Coast Guard Unit Commendation image Image Coast Guard Unit Commendation ribbon.svg caption awarded by United States Coast Guard type Ribbon eligibility Non combatant Military Unit for V alorous or extremely meritorious service, not involving combat, but in support of Coast Guard operations. status Currently awarded first award 1963 last award On going total posthumous recipients higher Presidential Unit Citation US same DoD Joint Meritorious Unit Award br Army Valorous Unit Award br Navy Navy Unit Commendation br Air Force Gallant Unit Citation lower Meritorious Unit Commendation The Coast Guard Unit Commendation is the highest peacetime unit award that may be awarded to military commands of the United States Coast Guard . The decoration was first created in 1963 and is presented to members of any Coast Guard unit that distinguishes itself by valorous or extremely meritorious service, not involving combat, but in support of Coast Guard operations. Additional awards of the Coast Guard Unit Commendation are denoted by award stars . The Operational Distinguishing Device is also authorized for units which are presented the decoration for field operations and conditions. Prior to 2003, the Coast Guard Unit Commendation was subordinate to the Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award . With the transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security , the Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award became obsolete, making the Coast Guard Unit Commendation the senior peacetime award, but junior to the Joint Meritorious Unit Award and, in times of war, the Presidential Unit Citation US Presidential Unit Citation . Admiral Thad W. Allen, Commandant, awarded the Coast Guard Unit Commendation to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Coast Guard Auxiliary on June 19, 2009, for performance ...nothing short of stellar for members who served ... and decorations of the United States Coast Guard Unit Commendation USCG stub ... more details
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- Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon
Unreferenced date December 2009 Orphan date December 2009 File Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon.svg frame 150px right The Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon was a decoration of the United States Navy which was authorized for issuance between the years of 1930 and 1941. The ribbon was established by order of Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal . The Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon was issued to any officer of the Naval Reserve who had commanded a Naval Reserve Battalion for a period exceeding four years. To be eligible for the Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon, an officer must also have served greater than ten years in the Naval Reserve as a whole. The decoration was issued as a one time only award and there were no devices authorized for additional awards of the Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon. The Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon was discontinued on December 7, 1941 in light of the massive expansion and call up of reserves for duty in the Second World War . See also Awards and decorations of the United States military Category Awards and decorations of the United States Navy Category Awards established in 1930 ... more details
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- Meritorious Team Commendation
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Infobox Military Award name Meritorious Team Commendation image Image Meritorious Team Commendation ribbon.svg caption awarded by United States Coast Guard type Ribbon eligibility Coast Guard units and teams for D isplay cohesion and teamwork noticeable to upper echelon commanders. status Currently awarded first award 1993 last award On going total posthumous recipients higher Meritorious Unit Commendation s same Army Superior Unit Award br Navy None br Air Force Outstanding Unit Award lower The Meritorious Team Commendation is the second lowest unit award of the United States Coast Guard . Created in December 1993, the Meritorious Team Commendation is awarded to lower echelon Coast Guard commands who perform exceptional actions that would normally warrant a Commandant s Letter of Commendation. To qualify for the award, a unit must also display cohesion and teamwork noticeable to upper echelon commanders. Additional awards of the Meritorious Team Commendation are denoted by award stars with the award authorized to all Team Coast Guard units. For those Coast Guard commands who are awarded the Meritorious Team Commendation under field operating conditions, the Operational Distinguishing Device is authorized. See also Awards and decorations of the United States military USCG decorations Category Awards and decorations of the United States Coast Guard Category Awards established in 1993 USCG stub ... more details
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- File:Commendation for Distinguished Service (Aust) medal.png
This is an image of the Australian Commendation for Distinguished Service. Produced by the Awards and Culture Branch, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Under Australian Copyright The image is from this site http www.itsanhonour.gov.au honours awards medals commendation distinguished service.cfm Non free fair use in Commendation for Distinguished Service Non free fair use rationale Description Australian Commendation for Distinguished Service Source Produced by the Awards and Culture Branch, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. ref http www.itsanhonour.gov.au honours awards medals commendation distinguished service.cfm It s an Honour Honours Awards A Z of Awards Commendation for Distinguished Service Bot generated title ref Portion Entire Article Commendation for Distinguished Service Purpose Illustrate medal Resolution 84 200 pixels Replaceability No other information File size 8 KB References Reflist ... more details
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