United States. An Army Medal of Honor, Type VI (1964-present), Cased Archive below which is a sprig

below which is a sprig of oak leaves

Award of the medal was made on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the basis of documents attesting to actual participation in the defence of the Caucasus issued by the unit commander

It was also awarded to institutions

In late summer 1942

United States. An Army Medal of Honor, Type VI (1964-present), Cased Archive below which is a sprigIn bronze gilt with green enamels, measuring 39. 3 mm (w) x 57 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and VALOR suspension, inscribed "THE CONGRESS TO" on the reverse of the suspension, on a period original full length neck ribbon with horizontal octagonal thirteen star cravat pad sewn in place, triple snap closure, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35. 5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar and its 13. 2 mm (w) x 12. 3 mm (h) Rosette with push pin