What does the creation of the military decorations and naming the battles foreshadow?

The creation of a military decoration foreshadows that it is a distinctively designed award which is given as a mark of honor for military heroism, meritorious or outstanding service or achievement.

The naming of the battles are done by the Union forces for bodies of water or other natural features that were prominent on or near the battlefield whereas the Confederates named the battles to the nearest town or man-made landmark.