United States. A Congressional Medal Of Honor, Escort To Remains Of President Abraham Lincoln, April 1865 certificate_of_authenticity with bolt and oval backing

with bolt and oval backing plate

“Edelbittere Schokolade 52

the reverse inscribed “Für Treue Dienste in der SS” (For Loyal Services in the SS)

Reason for the award was for "Exceptionally brave conduct and successful leadership of his unit in the battles against the bandits (Partisans)

Medal is struck in nickel

United States. A Congressional Medal Of Honor, Escort To Remains Of President Abraham Lincoln, April 1865 certificate_of_authenticity with bolt and oval backingType I (1862 1896); Bronze, engraved "The Congress TO Sergt. John R. Edwards Co E 7th Vol. Res. Corps. of Escort to Remains of President Abraham Lincoln April 1865" on the reverse, 53 mm (w) x 70 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and crossed cannons over cannonballs suspension, original period ribbon, suspended from a bronze pinback hanger illustrating the U. S. shield, green oxidation evident throughout on both the medal and hanger, extremely fine. (C: