Following out this early mandate the regulations of the present day forbid the _wearing_ by the officers and enlisted men of the services of the United States of any medal or decoration granted by any foreign state or ruler, although the Congress has in a number of instances authorized officers and enlisted men to _receive_ such decorations. In the early days of the republic Congress on several occasions passed resolutions of thanks to commanders on land and sea whose forces had won notable victories, and these resolutions generally provided for the striking of a medal to commemorate the victory and for a sword of honor to be presented by the government to the victorious commander, but these medals were not intended to be worn with the uniform. It was not until 1861 that Congress authorized the first medal to be worn as a special badge of honor by soldiers who had especially distinguished themselves in the military service of the country. This decoration was officially styled the “Medal of Honor.” This was followed in later years by the enactment of laws prescribing other decorations and medals and the promulgation of regulations and orders as to the manner in which they should be worn. The following medals and badges are authorized by Act of Congress or by executive order and in accordance with the regulations of the military and naval services are worn by the officers and enlisted men upon whom they have been conferred. 1. Medal of Honor, U. S. Army. 2. Medal of Honor, U. S. Navy, U. S. Marine Corps, and U. S. Coast Guard. 3. Medal commemorating the Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898. 4. Medal commemorating the Naval Engagements in the West Indies during the War with Spain, 1898. 5. Special Meritorious Medal for Services during the War with Spain, other than in Battle. 6. Certificate of Merit Medal. 7. Civil War Campaign Medal. 8. Indian Campaign Medal. 9. Spanish War Campaign Medal. 10. Congressional Medal for Philippine Service. 11. Philippine Insurrection Campaign Medal. 12. Army of Cuban Occupation Medal, 1898-1902. 13. China Relief Expedition Medal. 14. Gold Life-Saving Medal. 15. Silver Life-Saving Medal. 16. Cuban Pacification Medal. 17. Nicaraguan Campaign Medal. 18. Haitian Campaign Medal, 1915. 19. Good-Conduct Medal, U. S. Navy. 20. Good-Conduct Medal, U. S. Marine Corps. 21. Medals and Badges for Excellence in Gunnery. 22. Medals and Badges for Excellence in small-arms target firing as follows: (a) Expert Rifleman’s Badge, Army and Marine Corps. (b) Sharpshooter’s Medal, Navy and Marine Corps. (c) Expert Rifleman’s Bar Badge, Navy. (d) Pistol Expert Badge, Army and Marine Corps. (e) Expert Pistol-shot’s Bar Badge, Navy. (f) Distinguished Marksman’s Medal, Marine Corps.