United States. An Army Medal of Honor, Type VI (1964-present) Province of China raised hook on the medal

raised hook on the medal bed for medal placement

centering Gothic style script “Geschwader Boelcke”

1935 in near extremely fine condition

notable chip in the 6 o’clock ray on the obverse

There is an illustration on the inside front cover entitled "Sharpshooting - Trial and skill of Berdan's Riflemen

United States. An Army Medal of Honor, Type VI (1964-present) Province of China raised hook on the medalIn bronze gilt with green enamels, inscribed "THE CONGRESS TO" on the reverse of eagle and "VALOR" suspension, measuring 38. 8 mm (w) x 56. 8 mm (h) inclusive of suspension incorporating an eagle and bar inscribed "VALOR", intact enamels,scattered gilt wear evident on the reverse, on its original soiled full length neck ribbon with triple snap closure, the octagonal shaped cravat bearing thirteen white stars representing the original thirteen