Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.
Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc.
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The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.
To award a medal to.
To win a medal.