English Dictionary

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
Source : opted (39626)  - auto

That which adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment; ornament.
Source : opted (39627)  - auto

Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc.
Source : opted (39628)  - auto