Medal
Medal
Medal (/ˈmɛdəl/), from the Latin medallion, is a small, flat, and round (or oval) piece of metal that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way marked with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for sporting, military, scientific, academic, or various other achievements. Medals can also be created for sale to commemorate particular individuals or events, or as works of artistic expression in their own right.
Etymology
The word "medal" comes from the Middle French médaille, which itself comes from the Italian medaglia, and was first known in English in the mid 16th century, originally denoting a commemorative coin issued to mark an event or the reign of an individual.
Types of Medals
There are various types of medals, including:
- Commemorative Medal: A medal issued to commemorate a particular event, individual, or group.
- Campaign Medal: A military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces who serve in a designated military operation or perform duties in a foreign country.
- Service Medal: A medal awarded to recognize long service in an organization, usually after a specified period.
- Award Medal: A medal awarded as a recognition for merit, achievement, or service, typically in academic, scientific, or humanitarian fields.
Related Terms
- Medallion: A large medal.
- Ribbon: A thin band of material, typically cloth but also plastic or sometimes metal, used primarily for binding and tying.
- Citation: An official summons or recognition, often in the form of a document, that can accompany a medal.
- Order (decoration): A visible honour, awarded by a sovereign state, monarch, dynastic royal house or organisation to a recipient, typically in recognition of individual merit.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medal
- Wikipedia's article - Medal
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