military medal
Unicode: 1F396
Description
A gold, shiny medal with a red or colorful ribbon, often depicted with a star or other symbol in the center. It typically signifies an award, achievement, or recognition.
Group:
Activities > award-medal
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Represents pride, accomplishment, success, victory, excellence, or appreciation. It evokes feelings of being recognized and rewarded for effort or merit.
Backstory
The medal emoji entered Unicode in 2014 as part of Unicode 7.0. Medals have been awarded for centuries in various forms, from military honors to sports championships and academic distinctions, serving as tangible symbols of achievement.
Usage Examples
- Congratulating someone: 'You did it! 🏅 So proud of your success!'
- Celebrating a win: 'We won the championship! 🏅 Champions!'
- Acknowledging an accomplishment: 'First place in the marathon! 🏅'
- Recognizing effort: 'Great job today! You deserve a medal! 🏅'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally understood as a symbol of winning, achievement, or being the best in a competition or field.
East Asian culture:
Similar meaning of achievement and distinction, often used in contexts of academic success, sports victories, or professional recognition.