Decorated with many medals; wearing or displaying multiple medals.
From 'be-' + 'medaled' (adorned with medals). Medal comes from Latin 'metallum' (metal), as medals are typically metal discs awarded for achievement.
Bemedaled soldiers became the visual symbol of honor and service—the more medals, the more impressive the record. But it also created irony: some of the most decorated officers in history saw the least actual combat, while humble soldiers with incredible bravery wore few medals.
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