Air Medal was created on 1942-05-11.
The Air Force Commendation Medal is a more prestigious award than an Air Force Achievement Medal. Also, the Commendation Medal gives Airmen more points towards promotion than an Achievement Medal.
Air Medal was an award given to airmen for bravery. It could be issued to pilots for flying a number of combat missions or given to a crewman for something he did for one mission. The Air Medal was also issued to non air force crewmembers such as Artillery Observers who flew missions over the front. A little spelling tip: Medals are made of metal.
bronze medal of courage.
Medal of Honor Army Distinguished Service Cross Navy Cross Air Force Cross Silver Star Soldier's Medal Navy and Marine Corps Medal Airman's Medal Coast Guard Medal Gold Lifesaving Medal Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Air Medal (v-device) Silver Lifesaving Medal Aerial Achievement Medal (v-device) Joint Service Commendation Medal (v-device) Army Commendation Medal (v-device) Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (v-device) Air Force Commendation Medal (v-device) Coast Guard Commendation Medal (v-device) NOTE: the "v-device" signifies the medal was awarded for valor.
medal of honor
Air Force Medal was created on 1918-06-03.
If a person is given a medal of honor, that is an expression of appreciation for a heroic act that this person has performed.
A gold medal.
The Newbury Medal is an award given in American literature for children for
The first Newbery Medal was awarded in 1922.
The Newbery Medal was first awarded in 1922.