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Medals
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Anyone know the origins of the process of awarding medals in recognition of a particular acheivement, or loyalty. How far back does this 'ceremony' go?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Since time immemorial..back to the 4th Century BC when Alexander the Great sent Jonathon a Golden Button for leading the Hebrews to help him in battle....apparently !
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