there where many medals like the the flying skull or the wing of the united states of America
Um, Yes.... Yes, quite a lot. However, there are many fake German medals and militaria out there.
The total number of Bronze Star Medals awarded during World War 2 is unknown. The 82nd Airborne alone was awarded 2,478 Bronze Stars. The medal was created in 1944.
An estimated 320518 purple hearts were given out in World War 1.
Durning served as a soldier in World War II, during which he was awarded a Silver Star, three Purple Heart medals, and a Good Conduct Medal. He was taken prisoner during the Battle of the Bulge, and was one of the few survivors of the infamous Malmedy massacre of American POWs, perpetrated by a battlegroup under Joachim Peiper of the 1st SS Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler. "He escaped with two others, and returned to find the remainder murdered."
NO Medals of Honor were awarded during the Mexican War (1840's) , as the MOH was not created until 1862 during the American Civil War.
Racing cyclist Alison Shanks has won six World Championship medals during her career.
320 gold medals will be given out at the 2012 Olympics.
over 950...about 955 medals =]
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Many US soldiers received three or more medals during WWI. Some were not US medals, but foreign awards. Colonel William J. Donovan and Sergeant Alvin York were two.
In London 2012 there are 302 events in which gold medals are awarded.
There are 302 events where gold medals will be awarded.
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