Day landings and is already much decorated, not least being a recipient of France’s top military medal the Legion D’Honneur.

In Poland, a metal artifact was uncovered, and it is thought to be a “medieval pilgrim’s badge.” An anonymous metal detectorist made the discovery in the village of Wólka Nieliska ...

Both the Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart came from the Badge of Military Merit. It was the first award meant for enlisted troops. Before this, the only way to recognize heroism by an enlisted ...