Medal

A medal or medallion is a small portable artistic object, a thin disc, normally of metal, carrying a design, usually on both sides. They typically have a commemorative purpose of some kind, and many are presented as awards. They may be intended to be worn, suspended from clothing or jewellery in some way, although this has not always been the case.

They may be struck like a coin by dies or die-cast in a mould.

Back to Trophies & Medals →

Source: Wikipedia · Image: Wikimedia Commons · CC0

AWARDSHIP

Celebrate achievement — trophies, plaques, medals, and recognition programs, with practical guides and the tools to plan them.

Get new guides by emailOccasional emails. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

InformationAbout Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Service Disclaimer Affiliate Disclosure Cookie Policy

Museum images, facts, and figures are drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, used under public-domain and Creative Commons licenses. No content is AI-generated.