Definition of medals. Meaning of medals. Synonyms of medals

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Definition of medals

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 medals from wikipedia

- conduct of the recipient. An artist who creates medals or medallions is called a "medalist". Medals have long been po****r collectible items, and in...
- have been 3,536 Medals of Honor awarded, with over 40% awarded for actions during the American Civil War. A total of 911 Army medals were revoked after...
- modern Olympic Games began in 1896 medals started to be given to successful olympian competitors. However, gold medals were not awarded at the inaugural...
- and Ralph Bunche received the first Medals of Freedom from President John F. Kennedy on July 4, 1963. The medal may be awarded to an individual more...
- one medal, and 65 of them won at least one gold medal. Athletes from the United States won the most medals overall, with 113, and the most gold medals, with...
- (such as from Ceylon to Sri Lanka). As the medals are attributed to each NOC, not all totals include medals won by athletes from that country for another...
- white background. These medals and decorations are currently no longer awarded. Medals are shown in order of precedence. Medals are shown in order of precedence...
- as full medals and were subsequently referred to as Commendation Medals. Additional awards of the Army and Air and Space Commendation Medals are denoted...
- organizations now award gold medals either annually or extraordinarily, including various academic societies. While some gold medals are solid gold, others...
- Medal per letter signed by the Adjutant General dated 11 August 1926. The medal was designed by sculptor Gaetano Cecere. The first Soldier's Medals were...