What kind of medal is this?

History

How do you identify a medal?

A clasp with the name of the theatre or action for which the award is made is presented with the medal. Look closely at the outside edge or the back of your medal. If it is the original medal it will generally have some identifying information inscribed – their name, rank or service number.

What are the three types of medals?

There are three classes of medal to be won: gold, silver, and bronze, awarded to first, second, and third place, respectively.

What are the main types of medals?

Different metals

  • Platinum.
  • Gold.
  • Silver, or silver-gilt, which is in fact used for Olympic “gold medals”
  • Bronze.
  • Pewter.
  • Copper.
  • Tin.
  • Iron.

What are the top 3 Army medals?

The five highest-ranking military medals for bravery in combat include the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), the Navy Cross, the Air Force Cross and the Silver Star Medal.

Which is higher silver or bronze?

One consistent feature of any Olympic game is that the first-place athlete will be awarded a gold medal, second place a silver medal and third place a bronze medal.

What military medals do I have?

Individuals can request information on military service medals, decorations and awards online: https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/awards-and-decorations.

How do you identify ribbon medals?

Ribbon: mid blue, edged with black and yellow stripes (for sky, night sky and enemy search lights). Defence Medal – for military and some civilian UK-based roles. Ribbon: orange central, with green and black edging stripes (for green fields and blackout).

What does the military medal look like?

A circular silver medal of 36 mm diameter. The obverse bears the effigy of the reigning monarch and an appropriate inscription. The reverse has the inscription “FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD” in four lines, surrounded by a laurel wreath, surmounted by the Royal Cypher and Imperial Crown.



How can you tell if a medal is real?

You can identify re-named medals by looking at the cross-section of the lower rim. If it appears thinner than other areas of the medal, this could mean the metal was removed – and so was the original naming.

Are military medals worth anything?

Medals in good condition are more valuable. If you have the original papers and presentation box for your medal, it will be worth more than a medal on its own. Sometimes the story behind a military medal will also influence it’s value. Some collectors will pay more for medals that were awarded to certain soldiers.

What is the rarest medal?

The Victoria Cross is the ‘holy grail’ for medal collectors because there are only 1,357 in existence. Bearing the inscription ‘For valour’ and known as a VC, this medal was first awarded for ‘conspicuous bravery’ in 1856 and later backdated to the Crimean war of 1854.

What are the top 10 military medals?

You can also find stories of some of the recipients on the “Honors for Valor” page of the DOD website.



  • The Medal of Honor. …
  • The Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross and the Air Force Cross. …
  • The Silver Star. …
  • The Distinguished Flying Cross. …
  • The Bronze Star. …
  • The Purple Heart. …
  • The Air Medal. …
  • Commendation Medals.

What does the George medal look like?

The ribbon is 31.7 mm (1.25 in) wide, crimson with five narrow blue stripes. The blue colour is taken from the George Cross ribbon. The medal is worn on the left chest by men; women not in uniform wear the medal on the left shoulder, with the ribbon fashioned into a bow.

Can you wear commemorative medals?

AWARD miniature commemorative medals are supplied mounted, ready-to-wear and are available without restriction.

What is a war medal?

A war medal is a military decoration awarded in time of war, as opposed to a service medal. It may refer to, for example: War Medal (Norway) Campaign medal.

Why are there 3 medals?

In 1904, when the Olympics were first held in the United States, near present-day St. Louis, gold medals made their first appearance. Second place earned silver, and third place received bronze. Since then, every subsequent Olympics has used these three medal varieties as their prizes.



Has anyone ever received 3 medals of Honor?

President Joe Biden awarded the nation’s highest military honor to the three during a White House ceremony yesterday. Cashe and Celiz were honored posthumously, while Plumlee received the award in person.

What is the meaning of gold silver and bronze?

Gold, silver and bronze refers to the different medals which are awarded to the winners in a competition of games, sports, academics and other such fields as a token of their excellence.

Which is higher Medal of Honor or Purple Heart?

The Medal of Honor is the highest military award a service member can receive. The president presents recipients with this award at a formal ceremony in Washington, D.C.

What is the rarest medal?

The Victoria Cross is the ‘holy grail’ for medal collectors because there are only 1,357 in existence. Bearing the inscription ‘For valour’ and known as a VC, this medal was first awarded for ‘conspicuous bravery’ in 1856 and later backdated to the Crimean war of 1854.



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