United States. A Navy Medal Of Honor, C. 1960 Auction engraved "JOHN MALONEY" on the

engraved "JOHN MALONEY" on the reverse

maker marked "1" (Deschler) on the vertical pinback

both aged 24 at the time

01 mm (w) x 28

United States. A Navy Medal Of Honor, C. 1960 Auction engraved "JOHN MALONEY" on theInstituted on December 21 1861 by Abraham Lincoln. A bronze medal of honor consisting of a five point star, reverse plain, suspended from an anchor and attached to an original neck ribbon with a large cavat featuring thirteen white embroidered stars, measures 52. 30mm (w) x 63mm (h inclusive of anchor suspension), weighs 41. 3 grams (including ribbon), light wear. Footnote: The Navy Medal of Honor was established by President Abraham Lincoln on