A Congressional Medal Of Honour To The 8Th U.s. Cavy GTRexclude clasp shows extensive old period

clasp shows extensive old period repair on the right side of the plate

Inside of the recessed crossguard is the original leather washer

19" (August 16

non-portable medal

A Congressional Medal Of Honour To The 8Th U.s. Cavy GTRexclude clasp shows extensive old periodA Congressional Medal of Honour to the 8th U. S. Cavy Type 1. In bronze, three piece construction with a variation of the American flag in the ribbon, finely cut dies for various components of the medal, engraved "The Congress to Private Albert Sale Co. F. 8th U. S. Cavy", 53 mm x 67 mm inclusive of eagle and crossed cannons and cannonballs suspension, bronze pinback hanger with U. S. shield, very crisp detail, high relief, in extremely fine