medal

n. flat piece of metal of assorted shapes that is awarded as a prize for an achievement or an act of bravery (usually in sports or the military); medallion

A medal is a small metal object, usually engraved with insignia, that is awarded to a person for athletic, military, scientific, academic or some other kind of achievement. There also exist devotional medals, worn to indicate religious faith.
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Noun
1. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
(synonym) decoration, laurel wreath, medallion, palm, ribbon
(hypernym) award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels
(hyponym) bronze medal

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

(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.
  

To dream of medals, denotes honors gained by application and industry.

To lose a medal, denotes misfortune through the unfaithfulness of others.