United States. An Army Congressional Medal Of Honor, Type I, C.1870 Archive accompanied by chain and small

accompanied by chain and small skeleton key

with gilt crossed swords piercing the centre of the cross

the latter decorated with eight notches similar to its upper counterpart

marked “Westwolt 39-40” on the forhead

Kathen and his corps initially were in the defensive

United States. An Army Congressional Medal Of Honor, Type I, C.1870 Archive accompanied by chain and small1862 1896 Issue. An excellent unattributed example, in bronze which retains its sharp detailing, measuring 53. 2 mm (w) x 70 mm (h inclusive of its eagle and crossed cannons and cannonballs suspension), variation of the American flag in the ribbon, bronze pinback hanger with U. S. shield, small stamping indentation evident on the reverse of the star point at 8: 30 o'clock, near extremely fine.