United States. An Army Medal Of Honor, Prototype, Type Iii, C.1905 Hold flanked on each side by

flanked on each side by lions rampant and three flag standards

the nickname of Giovan Battista Perasso

and with motto in enameled letters

with integral 'FEB' ribbon bar

(Ostmedaille)

United States. An Army Medal Of Honor, Prototype, Type Iii, C.1905 Hold flanked on each side by(1904 1913 Issue); In bronze, unmarked, 38. 3 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and VALOR suspension, original with thirteen embroidered stars, brooch pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: This particular prototype is published on page 37 of the reference guide "The Call of Duty Military Awards and Decorations of the United States of America" by authors LTC John E. Strandberg and Roger James Bender. (C: 41)