service medal

NOUN

medal for military service

Synonyms

WEAK

distinguished service medal military medal soldier's medal war medal

Example Sentences

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Consider: Recently the US government sent me a civilian service medal as commendation for the work I did in Antarctica.

From Salon • May 29, 2023

She spotted the letters, jewelry and a service medal.

From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2022

Other items in the police and military-themed sale at Bloomfield Auctions include a service medal from the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin complete with its original box.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2021

He later received an Army commendation medal, combat infantry badge and Vietnam service medal with two stars.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2017

I'm going to write to Washington and have 'em vote you a distinguished service medal.

From Half Portions by Ferber, Edna