United States. An Army Medal Of Honor, Prototype, Type Iii, C.1905 Hold WASHBURN" on the reverse

WASHBURN" on the reverse

with integral 'FEB' ribbon bar

1942 to June 12

marked "Tuchmütze" (Cloth Cap)

and with motto in enameled letters

United States. An Army Medal Of Honor, Prototype, Type Iii, C.1905 Hold WASHBURN" on the reverse(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)