honor

That's a cool looking medal!

Way more than "cool" going on there

I'm surprised they don't list it in the description, but this is the Army Medal of Honor.

The item below the medal is the rosette, a six-sided pin that can be worn on civilian clothes. If I understand correctly, the ribbon shown above the medal is upside down. It should be worn with 2 stars on top, 3 below. The medal of honor is no longer pinned to the tunic, as was the case when this medal was made.

Over 45 years ago, as a brand new 2nd Lieutenant, I exchanged salutes with a Major walking down the sidewalk at Aberdeen Proving Ground. As we approached one another, I noticed a light blue ribbon with small stars on his uniform. I gave him the sharpest salute I could. I'm sure that he forgot me after five paces. I still remember that moment.

An exceptional photograph from the 20s. Welcome to the Commons!

Thanks zyrcster! Hope you enjoy the photos.

Facinating photo...I always thought the earliest color photos were from the 1940s.

@Rich - Good catch. These photos were colorized though a painting process. I'll get some more info and post it here.

This photograph in the Indicommons.org news post New to The Commons: D.C. Public Library. Zyrcster has awesome taste!

"Honor"

whoa. the medal of honor.

This is the version of the medal given to members of the U.S. Army. The Army, Navy and Air Force have different versions of the MoH.

Doug Sheley: Yes, this is indeed the U.S. Army Medal of Honor, so we can add that information to this record when we update. Thanks for the comment!

The Medal of Honor is often INCORRECTLY identified as the "Congressional". Take note that it is presented by the Commander in Chief of US military forces and not by a senator or representative.