1. (n.) 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.

2. (v. t.) To honor or reward with a medal.

Bronze Star Medal Croix de Guerre Distinguished Conduct Medal Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Unit Citation Medaille Militaire Military Cross Navy Cross Unit Citation Victoria Cross anaglyph armory badge badge of office badges bas-relief baton blazonry boss brassard button cameo cameo glass cap and gown cavo-rilievo chain chain of office class ring cockade collar cross cut glass decoration dress eagle emblems embossment ensigns fasces figurehead fleur-de-lis glyph glyptograph hammer and sickle heraldry high relief insignia intaglio intaglio rilevato intaglio rilievo lapel pin livery low relief mace mantle markings mask medallion military medal mortarboard old school tie order pin plaquette regalia relief relievo ring rose school ring sculptured glass service medal shamrock sigillography skull and crossbones sphragistics staff swastika tartan thistle tie uniform verge wand war medal