Photograph of the Medal of Honor
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This is a photograph of the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for individual valor in combat against an enemy force. The Medal of Honor was first awarded during the Civil War. Its design has varied over the years, and different branches of the military award medals of different designs. The Army’s medal is pictured here.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
National Archives Identifier: 596485
Full Citation: Photograph of the Medal of Honor ; Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Record Group 111. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/photograph-of-the-medal-of-honor, May 20, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.