war medals
Military valor awards
War medals are decorations awarded to military personnel for service, valor, or participation in specific conflicts.
They typically hang from ribbons and are worn on dress uniforms: His chest was covered with war medals from three tours.
Some recognize bravery under fire, others simply mark presence in a campaign.
Veterans may display them at ceremonies or keep them in cases.
- veteransFormer armed forces members
- old soldierExperienced former military person
- military serviceDuty in armed forces
- acts of valorCourageous deeds under peril
- resistance fightersArmed opponents of occupation
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- honorsmedal, award, trophy, certificate, prize
- keepsakesmementos, memento, keepsake, keepsakes, heirlooms
- medalsgold medal, silver medal, bronze medal, medal, Olympic medal
- Grandpa'srocking chair, pocket watch, suspenders, cardigan, glasses
- WWI militarytrenches, ANZAC, trench warfare, Tommies, Western Front
- military honorsMedal of Honor, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Navy Cross
war medalsNobel Prize
Highest academic honor
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