The Honor Legion is composed of members of the Police Department, City of New York, and is comprised of all ranks who since 1900 have received Departmental Recognition and have been awarded medals for deeds of valor performed at imminent risk of life or who have been commended for acts at personal risk, and who are entitled to wear the insignia of the Department, Heros of the Finest. It recognizes no rank. It is a force within a force, a tower of strength to combat evil, an inspiration from within, a beacon of hope for the weak, a leaven for good. Its tenets; self-respect, courage, loyalty and devotion to duty.