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"Medals: A Symbol of Courage, Achievement, and Legacy" From the battlefields to the Olympic arenas, medals have long been cherished as tokens of honor and valor

Background imageMedal Collection: SERRANO Y DOMINGUEZ, Francisco (1810-1885). Spanish military man and politician

SERRANO Y DOMINGUEZ, Francisco (1810-1885). Spanish military man and politician
CUL4932749 SERRANO Y DOMINGUEZ, Francisco (1810-1885). Spanish military man and politician, leader of the Union Liberal (Liberal Union) (engraving); (add.info.: SERRANO Y DOMINGUEZ)

Background imageMedal Collection: PRIMO DE RIVERA, Fernando (1831-1921). Spanish military man and politician

PRIMO DE RIVERA, Fernando (1831-1921). Spanish military man and politician
CUL4930954 PRIMO DE RIVERA, Fernando (1831-1921). Spanish military man and politician. Fernando Primo de Rivera, who fought in the Third Carlist War. Engraving

Background imageMedal Collection: France, Lorraine, Meurthe-et-Moselle (54), Benamenil: A group of officers of the 81 th regiment

France, Lorraine, Meurthe-et-Moselle (54), Benamenil: A group of officers of the 81 th regiment pose in uniform with
LUX4809097 France, Lorraine, Meurthe-et-Moselle (54), Benamenil: A group of officers of the 81 th regiment pose in uniform with decoration, 1916; (add.info.: France, Lorraine)

Background imageMedal Collection: Portrait of Louis Antoine, Marechal, Duke of Noailles (1713-1793)

Portrait of Louis Antoine, Marechal, Duke of Noailles (1713-1793). Painting by Joseph Boze (1745-1826), 1783
JEB4902563 Portrait of Louis Antoine, Marechal, Duke of Noailles (1713-1793). Painting by Joseph Boze (1745-1826), 1783. Kent Plantation House; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis Antoine, Marechal)

Background imageMedal Collection: First World War: France, Patriotic and humorous map showing a hairy man with his cane

First World War: France, Patriotic and humorous map showing a hairy man with his cane
LUX4741020 First World War: France, Patriotic and humorous map showing a hairy man with his cane and jester treating a rank officer, smoking cigar, ambush

Background imageMedal Collection: Pedestal for the Borghese or Campana Vase, decorated with reliefs of grapevines and festoons

Pedestal for the Borghese or Campana Vase, decorated with reliefs of grapevines and festoons. Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689158 Pedestal for the Borghese or Campana Vase, decorated with reliefs of grapevines and festoons. Chromolithograph by W

Background imageMedal Collection: First World War: France, drawn postcard showing the various French troops around their reward

First World War: France, drawn postcard showing the various French troops around their reward
LUX4736074 First World War: France, drawn postcard showing the various French troops around their reward: the cross of war with the title: honour to the brave

Background imageMedal Collection: France, Studio portrait of a priest in sarcedotal clothing with a military medal, 1865

France, Studio portrait of a priest in sarcedotal clothing with a military medal, 1865
LUX4729391 France, Studio portrait of a priest in sarcedotal clothing with a military medal, 1865; (add.info.: France, Studio portrait of a priest in sarcedotal clothing with a military medal)

Background imageMedal Collection: Jan Evangelista Purkyne, 19th century (engraving)

Jan Evangelista Purkyne, 19th century (engraving)
3733542 Jan Evangelista Purkyne, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Jan Evangelista Purkyne (1787-1869) a Czech anatomist and physiologist

Background imageMedal Collection: Order of Saint Gregoire the Great (Holy Siege) Vatican - Advertising chocolate Poulain, 1910

Order of Saint Gregoire the Great (Holy Siege) Vatican - Advertising chocolate Poulain, 1910
JAB4121115 Order of Saint Gregoire the Great (Holy Siege) Vatican - Advertising chocolate Poulain, 1910; (add.info.: Order of Saint Gregoire the Great (Holy Siege)

Background imageMedal Collection: Military Cross (England) Advertising Chocolate Foal, 1910

Military Cross (England) Advertising Chocolate Foal, 1910
JAB4121373 Military Cross (England) Advertising Chocolate Foal, 1910; (add.info.: Military Cross (England) Advertising Chocolate Foal, 1910); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageMedal Collection: La legion d'Honneur. Advertising for chocolate foal, 1910

La legion d'Honneur. Advertising for chocolate foal, 1910
JAB4121714 La legion d'Honneur. Advertising for chocolate foal, 1910; (add.info.: La legion d'Honneur. Advertising for chocolate foal, 1910); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageMedal Collection: Portrait of Ferdinando campanelli

Portrait of Ferdinando campanelli
3568656 Portrait of Ferdinando campanelli; (add.info.: Europe 1870 ca. Photographer: Allegri, Brescia); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageMedal Collection: Medals of Cyrenaean King Battus and Queen Pheretima 1, 2, 3, King Magas 4, the oracle of Ammon 5, 6

Medals of Cyrenaean King Battus and Queen Pheretima 1, 2, 3, King Magas 4, the oracle of Ammon 5, 6
FLO4620742 Medals of Cyrenaean King Battus and Queen Pheretima 1, 2, 3, King Magas 4, the oracle of Ammon 5, 6, and Cyrenean priests 7, 8

Background imageMedal Collection: Scandinavian shields 3, Finnish trumpets 4, bronze bracelet 1 and medal 2

Scandinavian shields 3, Finnish trumpets 4, bronze bracelet 1 and medal 2
FLO4623072 Scandinavian shields 3, Finnish trumpets 4, bronze bracelet 1 and medal 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Background imageMedal Collection: Veteran's Badge Of The 27th Connecticut Volunteers

Veteran's Badge Of The 27th Connecticut Volunteers
3028953 Veteran's Badge Of The 27th Connecticut Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Veteran's Badge Of The 27th Connecticut Volunteers); © Don Troiani

Background imageMedal Collection: Society of the Army of the Cumberland Badge

Society of the Army of the Cumberland Badge
3028472 Society of the Army of the Cumberland Badge; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info.: United States Civil War)

Background imageMedal Collection: Army Of The Shenandoah Veterans Badge

Army Of The Shenandoah Veterans Badge
3029323 Army Of The Shenandoah Veterans Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Army Of The Shenandoah Veterans Badge); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageMedal Collection: Veteran's Grand Army of the Republic hat

Veteran's Grand Army of the Republic hat
3029155 Veteran's Grand Army of the Republic hat; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Veteran's Grand Army of the Republic hat); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageMedal Collection: Veteran's Badge of the Duryee Zouaves, 5th New York Volunteers

Veteran's Badge of the Duryee Zouaves, 5th New York Volunteers
3029095 Veteran's Badge of the Duryee Zouaves, 5th New York Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Veteran's Badge of the Duryee Zouaves, 5th New York Volunteers); © Don Troiani

Background imageMedal Collection: New York State Antietam Monument Dedication Badge

New York State Antietam Monument Dedication Badge
3029300 New York State Antietam Monument Dedication Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: New York State Antietam Monument Dedication Badge); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageMedal Collection: 1908 Vermont Grand Army of the Republic Reunion Ribbon

1908 Vermont Grand Army of the Republic Reunion Ribbon
3029260 1908 Vermont Grand Army of the Republic Reunion Ribbon; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, 1908 Vermont Grand Army of the Republic Reunion Ribbon); © Don Troiani

Background imageMedal Collection: 5th Connecticut Veteran's Badge

5th Connecticut Veteran's Badge
3029049 5th Connecticut Veteran's Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, 5th Connecticut Veteran's Badge); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageMedal Collection: 1908 Reunion ribbon of the 17th Michigan Regiment

1908 Reunion ribbon of the 17th Michigan Regiment
3029015 1908 Reunion ribbon of the 17th Michigan Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, United States Civil War)

Background imageMedal Collection: Thaddeus Kosciuszko (1746 - 1817) portrait (engraving)

Thaddeus Kosciuszko (1746 - 1817) portrait (engraving)
2603956 Thaddeus Kosciuszko (1746 - 1817) portrait (engraving); (add.info.: Thaddeus Kosciuszko (1746 - 1817) Polish soldier and patriot. Engraving)

Background imageMedal Collection: World War II, United States, US Army Air Force Pilots Merit Badge

World War II, United States, US Army Air Force Pilots Merit Badge
3073353 World War II, United States, US Army Air Force Pilots Merit Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Army Air Force Pilot's Merit Badge); © Don Troiani

Background imageMedal Collection: Philippine Insurrection Campaign Medal

Philippine Insurrection Campaign Medal
3031520 Philippine Insurrection Campaign Medal; Private Collection; (add.info.: Philippine Insurrection Campaign Medal); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageMedal Collection: Major-General Charles George Gordon, 1833-1885

Major-General Charles George Gordon, 1833-1885
673065 Major-General Charles George Gordon, 1833-1885; (add.info.: Major-General Charles George Gordon (28 January 1833 - 26 January 1885), also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha

Background imageMedal Collection: Portrait of Victor Emanuel II. 19th century (chromolithograph)

Portrait of Victor Emanuel II. 19th century (chromolithograph)
673041 Portrait of Victor Emanuel II. 19th century (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Victor Emanuel II, 1820 - 1878 king of Sardinia from 1849 until, on 17 March 1861)

Background imageMedal Collection: Portrait of Alexander II. 19th century (engraving)

Portrait of Alexander II. 19th century (engraving)
672798 Portrait of Alexander II. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMedal Collection: Joseph Jerome Lefrancais de Lalande, French astronomer. 19th century

Joseph Jerome Lefrancais de Lalande, French astronomer. 19th century (obverse of a commemorative medal)
540991 Joseph Jerome Lefrancais de Lalande, French astronomer. 19th century (obverse of a commemorative medal); (add.info)

Background imageMedal Collection: Mr. Edward Boss, 1860

Mr. Edward Boss, 1860
1579671 Mr. Edward Boss, 1860; (add.info.: Engraving of Mr. Edward Boss, the rifle champion of England. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMedal Collection: Melton Prior (oil on board)

Melton Prior (oil on board)
3963675 Melton Prior (oil on board) by May, Phil (1864-1903); 40x29 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; (add.info.: Melton Prior (12 September 1845 - 2 November 1910)

Background imageMedal Collection: WWI postcard, Le divin pinard, wine and love, with gourd helmet, medal and flowers.(photo)

WWI postcard, Le divin pinard, wine and love, with gourd helmet, medal and flowers.(photo)
PCT4256868 WWI postcard, Le divin pinard, wine and love, with gourd helmet, medal and flowers.(photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

Background imageMedal Collection: Commemorative medal depicting Louis Pasteur

Commemorative medal depicting Louis Pasteur
3733759 Commemorative medal depicting Louis Pasteur; (add.info.: Commemorative medal depicting Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) a French biologist

Background imageMedal Collection: First World War: Patriotic map showing a young woman's hand holding a tricolor bouquet topped with

First World War: Patriotic map showing a young woman's hand holding a tricolor bouquet topped with a radiant war
LUX4744951 First World War: Patriotic map showing a young woman's hand holding a tricolor bouquet topped with a radiant war cross, 1915

Background imageMedal Collection: Modes: Major and Minor - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools

Modes: Major and Minor - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219801 Modes: Major and Minor - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Background imageMedal Collection: The first distribution of the Victoria Cross

The first distribution of the Victoria Cross
3586461 The first distribution of the Victoria Cross; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first distribution of the Victoria Cross. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMedal Collection: Half-length portrait of King Victor Emmanuel of Savoy in military uniform

Half-length portrait of King Victor Emmanuel of Savoy in military uniform
3570969 Half-length portrait of King Victor Emmanuel of Savoy in military uniform; (add.info.: 1874-1877 ca.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageMedal Collection: First World War: France, drawn patriotic map showing a soldier in uniform with the war medal

First World War: France, drawn patriotic map showing a soldier in uniform with the war medal declaring to a bourgeois
LUX4736893 First World War: France, drawn patriotic map showing a soldier in uniform with the war medal declaring to a bourgeois in a high hat: " ohe the bourgeois you do not have them"

Background imageMedal Collection: First World War: France, Patriotic Map of the Saints of Heaven in the Service of War, 1916

First World War: France, Patriotic Map of the Saints of Heaven in the Service of War, 1916
LUX4734175 First World War: France, Patriotic Map of the Saints of Heaven in the Service of War, 1916; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

Background imageMedal Collection: Studio portrait of Major General Libermann, 1890 - Marie Leon Paul LIBERMANN (1837-1923)

Studio portrait of Major General Libermann, 1890 - Marie Leon Paul LIBERMANN (1837-1923)
LUX4712553 Studio portrait of Major General Libermann, 1890 - Marie Leon Paul LIBERMANN (1837-1923); (add.info.: Studio portrait of Major General Libermann)

Background imageMedal Collection: France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17), Rochefort sur mer

France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17), Rochefort sur mer: Studio portrait of a gendarme with uniform
LUX4712658 France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17), Rochefort sur mer: Studio portrait of a gendarme with uniform, badges, decoration and kepi, 1890; (add.info.: France, Poitou-Charentes)

Background imageMedal Collection: Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578

Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578
5307527 Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578.; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMedal Collection: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 19th century (terracotta)

Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 19th century (terracotta)
MMM5471463 Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 19th century (terracotta); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Background imageMedal Collection: Commemorative medal representing the portrait of Prince Charles I Stuart (1600-1649), 1616 (silver)

Commemorative medal representing the portrait of Prince Charles I Stuart (1600-1649), 1616 (silver)
MMM5470493 Commemorative medal representing the portrait of Prince Charles I Stuart (1600-1649), 1616 (silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMedal Collection: An engraving depicting W.G. Taylor's power loom for weaving calico

An engraving depicting W.G. Taylor's power loom for weaving calico. The machine was awarded the prize medal at
5310964 An engraving depicting W.G. Taylor's power loom for weaving calico. The machine was awarded the prize medal at the 1862 Exhibition




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"Medals: A Symbol of Courage, Achievement, and Legacy" From the battlefields to the Olympic arenas, medals have long been cherished as tokens of honor and valor. They serve as reminders of extraordinary feats accomplished by individuals who pushed their limits beyond imagination. In the realm of British military history, these precious emblems tell tales that resonate through time. The poster showcasing British Military medals stands as a testament to the bravery displayed on countless battlefields. Each medal represents a story etched in history, reminding us of those who fought selflessly for their country's freedom. The Olympic 400m race finish in 1924 immortalized Eric Liddell's indomitable spirit and unwavering determination. With his eyes fixed on victory, he sprinted towards glory, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations. Horatio Nelson, Vice Admiral of the White fleet during turbulent times, exemplified leadership and strategic brilliance. His medal symbolizes naval supremacy and serves as a tribute to his unwavering commitment to protect Britain's shores. Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington, earned his medal through remarkable military achievements during tumultuous times in Europe. His courage on the battlefield forever changed history's course. Captain Albert Ball was another hero whose valor knew no bounds. Decorated with both VC (Victoria Cross) and DSO (Distinguished Service Order), his medal honors not only his exceptional aerial combat skills but also pays homage to all those who fought valiantly in World War I skies. Jesse Owens' triumph at the Berlin Olympic Games shattered racial barriers while setting new records in sportsmanship. His gold medal became a symbol of resilience against adversity—an inspiration for athletes worldwide. Tecumseh's Native American heritage is celebrated through his tribal emblematic medallion—a reminder that strength lies within cultural diversity and unity among nations.