1med·al 
/ˈmɛdl̟/ noun
plural med·als /ˈmɛdl̟/ noun [count] : a piece of metal often in the form of a coin with designs and words in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement
▪ He was awarded a medal for his heroism. — see also bronze medal, gold medal, medal of honor, silver medal
▪ He was awarded a medal for his heroism. — see also bronze medal, gold medal, medal of honor, silver medal
