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medals and decorations

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medals and decorations

Coinlike metal pieces, struck or cast to commemorate historic events; to mark distinguished service, whether civil or military (in the latter case in connection with a particular battle, or for individual feats of courage, or for service over the period of a campaign); or as a badge of membership of an order of knighthood, society, or other special group.


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