Definition of MEDAL. Meaning of MEDAL. Synonyms of MEDAL

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Definition of MEDAL

Medal
Medal Med"al, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Medaled, or Medalled; p. pr. & vb. n. Medaling or Medalling.] To honor or reward with a medal. ``Medaled by the king.' --Thackeray.

Meaning of MEDAL from wikipedia

- A medal or medallion is a small portable artistic object, a thin disc, normally of metal, carrying a design, usually on both sides. They typically have...
- The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines...
- The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States, alongside the Congressional Gold Medal. It is an award bestowed...
- medal, with 64 of them winning at least one gold medal. Botswana, Dominica, Guatemala, and Saint Lucia won their nations' first Olympic gold medals....
- The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. Each branch of...
- The Achievement Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize outstanding...
- The Fields Medal is a prize awarded to two, three, or four mathematicians under 40 years of age at the International Congress of the International Mathematical...
- Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a high award of a nation, state or country. Examples include: Distinguished Service Medal (Australia) (established...
- The Air Medal (AM) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. It was created in 1942 and is awarded for single acts of heroism or meritorious...
- Silver Star Medal (SSM) is the United States Armed Forces' third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. The Silver Star Medal is awarded primarily...