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 Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. Each branch of...
- The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States, alongside the Congressional Gold Medal. It is an award bestowed...
- A gold medal is a medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of...
- The Spingarn Medal is awarded annually by the National ****ociation for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for an outstanding achievement by an...
- The National Medal of Arts is an award and title created by the United States Congress in 1984, for the purpose of honoring artists and patrons of the...
- The Miraculous Medal (French: Médaille miraculeuse), also known as the Medal of Our Lady of Graces, is a devotional medal, the design of which was originated...
- The Marksmanship Medal is a United States Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard military award and is the highest award one may receive for weapons qualification...
- The Soldier's Medal is equivalent to the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the Air and Space Forces' Airman's Medal, and the Coast Guard Medal. Prior to the...