The best replacement for medal is metal.

The best alternatives to medal are rated as following:
★★★★★  metal
★★  medallion
★  campaign badge
★  cretors
  scapular
  bronze star
  expeditionary medal
  national defense service medal
  army commendation medal
  nba championship
  army achievement medal
  ribbon
  armed forces service medal
  pillsbury
  trophy

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