It is the highest medal that can be awarded to the laity by the Papacy.

He was the only member of the team to receive a double ruby, the highest medal awarded students in debate.

It was the score for his short program that most Russian analysts say ultimately deprived him of the highest medal.

He received the highest military medal by the Syrian government after his death.

Upon his retirement from the foundation in the early 1970's, he was awarded Colombia's highest civilian medal.

He is more than glad to show off his junior high medals, including one as class president.

I don't think there's a government on Earth that hasn't voted you their highest medal.

In both world wars he fought as an Officer and was appreciated with high medals of honour.

The highest medal bestowed upon combat heroism action, individually or as a unit.

The 2006 Games saw the highest overall medal wins, including highest silver and bronze counts.