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Description: Close-up showing the Medal of Honor designed by Tiffany & Company that was awarded for First World War Service and discontinued in 1942. The medal was authorized by Congress on 4 February 1919 for presentation in the name of Congress by the President to Naval personnel who shall "in action involving actual conflict with the enemy, distinguish himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty" and without detriment to his mission.
Title: Close-up of the Tiffany Cross Medal of Honor
Credit: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/uploads//monthly_10_2011/post-387-1319776012.jpg
Author: Tiffany & Co., New York
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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