United States. An Army Congressional Medal of Honor, c.1900 Auction 1895 in St

1895 in St

Executive Order 9260

maker marked "V

in extremely fine condition with some patina on the embroidery

mounted onto a magnetic core with a field-grey wool backer

United States. An Army Congressional Medal of Honor, c.1900 Auction 1895 in StInstituted July 12, 1862. Type I. 1896 1904 Issue. In bronze, a Medal of Honour, finely cut dies for various components of the medal, engraver marked "Paquet F." on the obverse, reverse plain, measuring 53. 2 mm (w) x 68. 1 mm (h inclusive of its eagle above crossed cannons and cannonballs suspension), original red, blue and white striped ribbon denoting 1896 1904 issue, bronze pinback hanger with U. S. shield, one suspension ring has been pinched