In the New Avengers episode "Hostage", Gambit asks Steed about the medal, "What did you get that for? Ruthlessness in the field?" Steed: "Dedication to duty." Gambit: "Hmmmm, same thing." (See 900imdb.com) The extremely distinctive medal Steed is wearing with his White Tie is the Order of Merit, recognisable by the shape of its rounded cross, its bright colours, and the large words "FOR MERIT" which appear on it.
