Tapferkeitsmedaille

medal for bravery

noun TAP-fer-kayts-me-dal-ye Rare

Also means

gallantry medal

Usage Note

Tapferkeitsmedaille is a military decoration awarded for bravery in action. The Bundeswehr issues the Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Gold for distinguished service; historical medals with this name existed in various German states.

Examples

"Der Soldat erhielt posthum eine Tapferkeitsmedaille."

Natural Translation

The soldier received a medal for bravery posthumously.

Literal Translation

The soldier received posthumously a bravery-medal.

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