Imperial Knight's Medal

The Imperial Knight's Medal was the highest Imperial military decoration attainable for bravery in the field, and could also be awarded for successful military leadership. It was basically a larger version of the Imperial Medal, worn on the left side of the breast, directly below rank insignia. The Knight's Medal was awarded to only a few thousand officers throughout the course of the Galactic Civil War, emphasising its elite nature. One famous recipient of the Knight's Medal was Piter Ley.