United States. An Army Medal of Honor, Prototype, Type III, c.1905

(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)