Difference between Medal and Medallion

MEDAL vs MEDALLION: NOUN

A flat piece of metal stamped with a design or an inscription commemorating an event or a person, often given as an award.
A piece of metal stamped with a religious device, used as an object of veneration or commemoration.
A piece of metal, usually circular in form, bearing devices (types) and inscriptions, struck or cast to commemorate a person, an institution, or an event, and distinguished from a coin by not being intended to serve as a medium of exchange.
A small metal badge, usually with a ribbon attached, presented for distinguished service.
A piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve the remembrance of a notable event or an illustrious person, or to serve as a reward.
A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.
An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

An emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered
A circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat)
An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
A large medal.
An emblem of registration for a taxicab.
Something resembling a large medal, as.
An oval or circular design used as decoration.
A painting or an engraving set in an oval or circular frame.
A medal of large size.
Anything resembling the classical medallion.
A large medal or memorial coin.
A circular or oval (or, sometimes, square) tablet bearing a figure or figures represented in relief.
A large medal, usually decorative.
A cut of meat resembling a medallion.
A round or oval frame (often made of Stucco) which contains a plastic or pictorial decoration of a facade, an interior, a piece of furniture or equipment.
A circular certificate used in some places to register a vehicle, especially a taxicab.
Any of various large ancient Greek coins

To decorate with a medal; confer a medal upon; present with a medal as a mark of honor.

Olympiad, Medallist, Honor, Awards, Award, Olympic, Prize, Gold, Medalist, Bronze, Palm, Ribbon, Decoration, Medallion, Laurel wreath

Bracelet, Plaque, Pendant, Concho, Medallist, Box, Inset, Headpiece, Coin, Locket, Palm, Decoration, Medal, Ribbon, Laurel wreath

Plaque, Olympiad, Medallist, Honor, Award, Olympic, Prize, Gold, Medalist, Bronze, Palm, Ribbon, Decoration, Medallion, Laurel wreath

Insignia, Ornament, Amulet, Badge, Plaque, Pendant, Medallist, Box, Headpiece, Coin, Palm, Decoration, Medal, Ribbon, Laurel wreath

Medal Rolls Our extensive medal rolls are a free resource made available to help you to research medal recipients and their awards.
Southwest Asia Service Medal, National Defense Medal, and Armed Forces, Expeditionary Service Medal constitutes wartime service in the Persian Gulf War.
Bronze Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and Parachutist Badge.
Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and American Campaign Medal.
Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal and the Global War On Terrorism Service Medal.
Air Force Achievement Medal, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Eterluck Bib and Medal Hanger Display, Medal Holder, Gifts for Runners, Medal Displ.
Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Medal and many more.
Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.

We have Medallion Club dining packages available for $425pp and limited Medallion Club Seats for $125pp.
Generally, you cannot buy Medallion Qualification Miles directly; however, Delta occasionally runs promotions that let you pay to upgrade your existing Medallion status tier.
Only a financial institution participating in an SEC medallion signature guarantee program is authorized to affix a medallion imprint.
Are some of affidavit estate medallion signature guarantee stamp the satisfaction of document medallion and a line.
There is another massive medallion in the breast center under the medallion.
Gold Medallion status, and gets you well on your way to Platinum Medallion status.
Accessible Medallion is a Restricted Medallion valid for use only with an Accessible Taxicab.
Minifleet Medallion means a Medallion Taxicab License that is classified and must be owned in groups of at least two.
Why are traveling companions of Medallion members not eligible to clear within the Medallion upgrade window?
Platinum Medallion and especially Diamond Medallion can expect regular upgrades.