A small metal disk given as a reward for virtues, attainments or services more or less authentic. It is related of Bismark, who had been awarded a medal for gallantly rescuing a drowning person, that, being asked the meaning of the medal, he replied: "I save lives sometimes." And sometimes he didn't.
A piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve the remembrance of a notable event or an illustrious person, or to serve as a reward.
To honor or reward with a medal.
Medals are awarded for campaign service and have been issued to all ranks since Waterloo in 1815. Prior to that only senior officers received medals.
a metal coin-like item released to recognise an event, place, theme, person or group
small piece of metal (usually gold silver or bronze) bearing a relief on one or both sides; unlike coins they are cast, not struck or stamped
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
a decoration awarded for service to a country, usually military service
a flat piece of metal stamped with a design and given as an award
a Municipal Engineering Foundation Award, that is awarded to the highest achiever in the Civil Engineering Bachelor's Degree at the University of Technology, Sydney
an award that you can wear
a piece, having no place in the currency, struckto commemorate some event or person
An embossed metal disc, cross or star struck to commemorate a particular event or service and awarded to individuals who become eligible for it or as a decoration or honour for distinguished military or civilian service.
A piece of metal often resembling a coin and having a stamped design that is issued to commemorate a person or event or awarded for excellence or achievement.
a metal object resembling a coin but not used for legal tender.
A coin-like object struck to honor one or more persons or events depicted or mentioned in its design; it looks like a commemorative coin, but it doesn't have value on it and it can be struck by private mints
A medal assures you that your achievement will be noticed and you will gain a reward.
A coin-like object struck to honor one or more persons or events depicted or mentioned in its design; an object awarded to persons in recognition of service or other accomplishment
A coin-like object struck to honor one or more persons or events, but without any denomination (which may then classify it as a commemorative coin).
metal object, usually circular, struck to commemorate a person or event; produced for presidential inaugurations since 1901
An award based on recognition of an outstanding academic record at Dalhousie for a specific degree programme in a particular subject.
a metal coinlike item issued by a governmental authority to recognize an event, place, person or group
a metal object resembling a coin issued to recognize an event, place, person or group, with no stated value and not intended to circulate as money.
A piece of metal bearing devices and legends commemorating an event or person, or given as an award. Military medals date from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, but were not generally awarded to all ranks until the nineteenth century. Commemorative medals can trace their origin back to Roman times, but in their present form they date from the Italian Renaissance when there was a fashion for large diameter cast portrait medals.
A metal ornament bearing a design on the front, and often on the back as well, usually disclike in shape, but also in other forms. Worn as a charm; ornament ; conferred as a symbolic reward for services or achievement ; or in remembrance of a notable event. It may also include an inscription. Some are worn as a pendent, others at the waist, on the breast, or suspended by a ribbon. Within this category are also orders of honor and merit issued by governments and societies.
an object made of metal that resembles a coin.
To dream of medals, denotes honors gained by application and industry. To lose a medal, denotes misfortune through the unfaithfulness of others.