Metal box with hinged lid covered in navy blue leather; edges trimmed in gold colored metal; vertical stripe containing decorative pattern on the proper right side of the lid; "Medal of Honor" and "United States of America" printed in gold on lid; interior of lid lined with off-white satin like fabric; medal mount lined with gray velvet like material
Summary:
The Medal of Honor was instituted in 1861 and is awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action involving actual with opposing armed forces. It is the highest military honor awarded in the United States.
Credit Line:
Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center
