German edit

Etymology edit

From Blech (sheet metal, tin) +‎ Medaille (medal).

Noun edit

Blechmedaille f (genitive Blechmedaille, plural Blechmedaillen)

  1. (humorous) a nonexistent prize for finishing in fourth place (as opposed to the actual gold, silver and bronze medals for finishing first, second, and third)
    Synonym: Holzmedaille

Declension edit