Medal of Honor

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English: The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government.
Deutsch: Die Ehrenmedaille ist die höchste Auszeichnung der amerikanischen Streitkräfte.
Polski: Medal Honoru to najwyższe odznaczenie wojskowe w Stanach Zjednoczonych.
Русский: Медаль Почета является высшей военной наградой США
Svenska: Medal of Honor är den högsta militära utmärkelsen som delas ut av USA:s federala statsmakt.


Current versions [edit]

  • The three versions

  • Air Force version

  • Army version

  • Navy version

Historic versions [edit]

  • 1862-1895 Army Medal

  • 1862-1912 Navy Medal

  • 1896-1903 Army Medal

  • 1904-1944 "Gillespie" Army Medal

  • 1913-1942 Navy Medal

  • 1919-1942 Navy "Tiffany Cross" Medal

  • Two early Army versions

  • Two early Navy versions

  • Charles Lindberg's medal

Accoutrements [edit]

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