The most prestigious honor bestowed by the Old Republic was the Cross of Glory, given during the era of the Jedi Civil War.
Following the Battle of Rakata Prime, Revan and each of his comrades received the medal from Admiral Forn Dodonna for their collective actions leading up to and including the pivotal battle. This battle resulted in the destruction of the Star Forge and the downfall of the Sith Empire. Later, Revan's Cross of Glory became a prized possession for the forces of the Sith Empire located on Corellia.
After the Hero of Tython faced off against the Sith Emperor, Grand Master Satele Shan presented the Cross of Glory to the Hero of Tython, T7-O1, C2-N2, Kira Carsen, Archiban Frodrick Kimble, Fideltin Rusk and Scourge.
Republic Strategic Information Service Agent Theron Shan, Jedi Master Gnost-Dural, and Teff'ith were all recipients of the Cross of Glory in the wake of the Battle of Duro.
Should HK-47 or T3-M4 liberate Revan, Carth Onasi, and Bastila Shan from their imprisonment aboard the Leviathan, Carth remarks, "You may be a droid, but when this is all over I'm going to see that the Republic gives you a medal for your part in this." It remains uncertain whether this implies that the droids actually received any commendations.
Within Star Wars: The Old Republic, a Republic trooper who successfully captures General Arkos Rakton will be awarded the Cross of Glory. However, if Rakton is killed instead, the Cross will not be given.