The following list gives the more commonly encountered orders, decorations, and medals that are noted in the Army List against an officer's name (in approximate order of precedence):
| VC | Victoria Cross |
| GC | George Cross |
| CB | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
| CSI | Companion of the Order of the Star of India |
| KH | Knight of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order |
| DSO | Distinguished Service Order |
| OBE | Member of the Order of the British Empire |
| MC | Military Cross |
| DCM | Distinguished Conduct Medal |
| MM | Military Medal |
| QGM | Queen's Gallantry Medal |
| BEM | British Empire Medal |
| TD | Territorial Decoration |
The list is not exhaustive by any means, and there are many other orders, decorations and medals which are not listed here.