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Bronze Medallion (other)
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Bronze Medallion may refer to: * Bronze Medallion (Canada) *Bronze Medallion (New York City award) * Bronze Medallion (New Zealand and Australia) *Bronze Medallion (United Kingdom) *Bronze Retirement Medallion, of the U.S. CIA See also * Bronze (other) * Medallion (other) * Bronze Award (other) * Bronze Medal (other) * Bronze Star Medal * Bronze star (other) Bronze star may refer to: * Bronze Star Medal, a U.S. military decoration * Bronze service star, an attachment worn on campaign medals and service decorations * ''Bronze star'', Canadian life saving award of the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronze Medallion (Canada)
The Bronze Medallion is the second step towards the lifeguarding certification in Canada. The award is part of the Lifesaving Society's Bronze series of awards. It teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. It is the prerequisite for Bronze Cross; Standard First Aid with CPR-C and 16 years of age are the prerequisites for National Lifeguard Service. The Bronze Medallion endurance swim requirement is in 12 minutes using any combination of strokes. History Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medallion program began in 1896 as Canada's first lifesaving certification program. Prerequisites The Lifesaving Society requires Bronze Medallion candidates meet the following prerequisites (award may be expired): * 13 years of age, OR * Bronze Star The Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is a United States Armed Forces decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for eith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronze Medallion (New York City Award)
The Bronze Medallion is the highest award conferred upon civilians by New York City. The medal is presented by the Mayor to those individuals who have demonstrated, "exceptional citizenship and outstanding achievement". The recipients come from a wide range of backgrounds, including ordinary citizens, foreign dignitaries, athletes, and film stars. Description The medallion is two and three quarter inches in diameter and was designed by Michael Lantz, best known for his 1938 sculpture in front of the Federal Trade Commission building in Washington, DC. Recipients * Muhammad Ali, heavyweight boxing champion * David Asch (1968) * Wesley Autrey, on January 5, 2007, for heroism for saving the life of a fellow commuter by throwing himself over his body in the face of an oncoming train * Tony Bennett, singer (1969) * Sam Briskman, inventor of pinking shears. On reverse: Presented to Sam Briskman, humanitarian and benefactor, by Robert F. Wagner, Mayor of the City of New York, F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronze Medallion (New Zealand And Australia)
The Bronze Medallion, signifying a qualified lifesaver, has been a lifesaving standard award of The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia for over one hundred years. It was developed in England in 1892. It has evolved over the years to accommodate the environmental conditions of Australia. In New Zealand and Australia one must gain a Bronze Medallion to become a qualified Life Saver. Testing & Exams The qualifying test to become a Life Saver includes both theoretical and practical components although assessment conditions can vary form region to region. Theoretical This includes *Resuscitation (CPR) *First Aid *Signals *Communication/radios *Workbook *Exam Practical *Timed 400m swim (100m of freestyle, survival backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke) in less than 9 mins in either a 25 or 50m pool *Timed rescue tow, swimming 50m to a patient and towing them back within 3 min 15 sec *Survival and rescue skills demonstrating a range of survival tech ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronze Medallion (United Kingdom)
{{Unreferenced, date=August 2010 The Bronze Medallion was the flagship award of the Royal Life Saving Society UK until 2012. It was open to those age 14 years of age and over, and consists of resuscitation, theory questions on water safety, self rescue, and rescue principles, and a practical swimming pool based assessment. A summary of the nine tests (Dec 2006) is as follows: 1. Suspected Drowning; includes mouth-to-mouth/nose resuscitation and the recovery position. 2. Suspected Heart Attack; includes mouth-to-mouth/nose resuscitation, CPR and the recovery position. 3. Land-Based Rescue; includes use of various rescue methods in which the rescuer remains on the shore. Non-Contact. 4. Wade/Swim Rescue; includes use of various rescue methods in which the rescuer has to enter the water. Non-Contact. 5. Timed Swim/Tow; 50m swim, 50m tow using item of clothing. Must be completed within 3min15secs from arriving at pool edge to casualty touching land. Non-Contact. 6. Contact Tow wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronze Retirement Medallion
The Bronze Retirement Medallion is awarded by the Central Intelligence Agency for a career of at least 15, but less than 25, years with the Agency. CIA web pageMedals of the CIA See also *Awards and decorations of the United States government Awards and decorations of the United States government are civilian awards of the U.S. federal government which are typically issued for sustained meritorious service, in a civilian capacity, while serving in the U.S. federal government. Certain ... References Retirement medallions of the Central Intelligence Agency {{Orders-medals-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronze (other)
Bronze is an alloy of copper with any of several other metals, often tin. Bronze may also refer to: * Bronze (color), the tint of the metal * Bronze (horse), a racehorse * Bronze (racial classification), persons of combined Latin European and Indigenous American ancestry * Bronze (turkey), a breed of domestic turkey * Bronze Age, an early period of historical development * Bronze Night, a series of riots in Estonia in 2007 * Bronze Records, an English independent record label * Bronze sculpture, a piece of art made of bronze * Bronze Soldier of Tallinn, a controversial Soviet WW2 Monument in Tallinn, Estonia * Bronze Sunbird, a species of bird found in Africa * In chemistry, various mixed oxides with metallic sheen, such as ** Sodium tungsten bronze ** Molybdenum purple bronze , A = Li, Na, K, Rb, Tl * Lucy Bronze (born 1991), English association footballer * ''The Bronze'' (film), a 2015 comedy film * The Bronze, a fictional nightclub in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' See ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medallion (other)
Medallion or Medallions may refer to: * Medal (shortening of "medallion"), a carved or engraved circular piece of metal issued as a souvenir, award, work of art or fashion accessory * Medallion (architecture), a large round or oval ornament on a building or monument Entertainment * "Medallion" (The Secret Circle), episode of the series ''The Secret Circle'' * ''Medallion'' (film), the original title of the 2012 film ''Stolen'' * ''Medallions'' (book), a short story collection by Zofia Nałkowska * ''The Medallion'', a 2003 action film * Medallion Records (1919–1921), a record label Transportation * Medallion Air, a Romanian charter airline * Eagle Medallion, an automobile built by Renault for AMC and later Chrysler, 1987–1989 * " Medallion taxi", a type of taxi that uses the below taxi medallion permit ** Taxi medallion, a permit granted by government in some cities, such as New York, to operate a vehicle for hire Other uses * Medallion silvertip nudibranch, a species of s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronze Award (other)
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Bronze Award may refer to: * Bronze Award (Girl Scouts of the USA) * Venturing Bronze award, a former award from the Venturing program of the Boy Scouts of America * A level of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award See also * * Bronze (other) * Award (other) * Bronze medal * Bronze Medallion (other) * Bronze star (other) Bronze star may refer to: * Bronze Star Medal, a U.S. military decoration * Bronze service star, an attachment worn on campaign medals and service decorations * ''Bronze star'', Canadian life saving award of the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronze Medal (other)
A bronze medal is awarded to the third-place finisher of contests or competitions, usually in sports. Bronze Medal may also refer to: Awards * Bronze Medal of Military Valor, an Italian medal for gallantry * Bronze Medal for Merit, awarded by the President of the Republic of South Africa * Bronze Medal for Civil Valor, an Italian medal for civic virtue * Bronze Medal of Valor (American), awarded by the United States Civil Air Patrol * CNRS Bronze Medal, awarded by the French National Centre for Scientific Research * Congressional Bronze Medal, awarded by the United States Congress * Department of Commerce Bronze Medal The Department of Commerce Bronze Medal is the third of three honor awards of the United States Department of Commerce. Since 1949, the Bronze Medal is the highest award presented by the head or secretarial officer of an operating unit of the Depar ..., awarded by the United States Department of Commerce * Dufferin Bronze Medal, a British commendation to Canadia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is a United States Armed Forces decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone. When the medal is awarded by the Army, Air Force, or Space Force for acts of valor in combat, the "V" device is authorized for wear on the medal. When the medal is awarded by the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard for acts of valor or meritorious service in combat, the Combat "V" is authorized for wear on the medal. Officers from the other Uniformed Services of the United States are eligible to receive this award, as are foreign soldiers who have served with or alongside a service branch of the United States Armed Forces. Civilians serving with U.S. military forces in combat are also eligible for the award. For example, UPI reporter Joe Galloway was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" device during the Vietnam War for rescuing a badly wound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
