Medal of Honour
/ˈmɛdl əv ˈɒnə/(US Medal of Honor)
noun
Also more fully Congressional Medal of Honour. The highest decoration in the U.S. armed forces, consisting of a five-pointed star on a blue ribbon, awarded for courage in action.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Congressional Globe. From medal + of + honour.
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