United States. An Army Medal of Honor, Type VI (1964-present) Hold (1896 Issue)

(1896 Issue)

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered multi-coloured threaded insignia

worn on original ribbon with 5TH AUG

then returned to Halifax and re-attested for overseas service

maker marked “Mewes Musikhaus

United States. An Army Medal of Honor, Type VI (1964-present) Hold (1896 Issue)In bronze gilt with green enamels, measuring 39 mm (w) x 57. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and "VALOR" suspension, engraved "THE CONGRESS TO" on the reverse of the suspension, on an original full length neck ribbon with horizontal octagonal thirteen star cravat pad sewn in place, triple snap closure, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of