Miniature Congressional Medal of Honor

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MEDALS, BADGES & COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS
before 1943
metal; silk
overall: 2 x 3/4 in.

Miniature Congressional Medal of Honor. Cross shaped with ribbon attached. Ribbon is blue with 13 white stars. Cross surrounded by wreath. the 4 points of the cross depicts anchors. Center of cross depicts the Great Seal of the United States. Text around the seal states: "UNITED STATES NAVY / 1917 - 1918" Marked on back of medal: "AWARDED / TO / COMMANDER / H.E. SCHONLAND / U.S. NAVY / JAN 5 / 1943"


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