United States. A Navy Medal Of Honor, Type Ii, 1882-1904 Issue United Republic of 145 mm x 238 mm

145 mm x 238 mm

the reverse inscribed “FORTITUDINI” (Latin - Fortitude)

Iron Cross 1939 Second Class

A medal constructed of zink with a gun-metal coloured coating

"From 8 April 1945 to 25 April 1945 Lieutenant Howitt acted as Rear Link Officer during a period of heavy fighting leading up to and including the Kusten Canal bridgehead

United States. A Navy Medal Of Honor, Type Ii, 1882-1904 Issue United Republic of 145 mm x 238 mmIn bronze, unmarked, un named, measuring 53 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its un fouled anchor suspension, ornate bronze suspension bearing a large star, with its original first style ribbon incorporating a variation of the American flag, the ribbon suspended from an ornate hanger, missing its pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine.