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| Boilerpipe Text | The Different Looks of
The Medal of Honor
Army
Medal of Honor
Navy
Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor was initially awarded to Navy and Army service members, but over time, its eligibility expanded to all branches of the U.S. military. Originally, the medal was hung on a red, white and blue ribbon, but today, all Medals of Honor are hung on a light blue ribbon with 13 stars, representing the nation's 13 original colonies. While each medal has its own unique design, common themes depicted include valor, victory, strength, unity and wisdom.
The Roman goddess of wisdom and war, Minerva, sits in profile at the center of the Army's Medal of Honor with the words "United States of America" surrounding her. A green laurel wreath, which symbolizes victory, encircles the points of this inner star. Oak leaves are featured on the points of the star, symbolizing strength. A bald eagle connects the medal to its ribbon while perching on a gold bar that states "VALOR."
The medal depicts Columbia, the personification of the United States, who has adopted the form of the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, Minerva. Columbia uses the shield of the Union to defeat a man, Discord, who is clutching snakes, a symbol of strife and civil war. These figures are encircled by 34 stars, representing the number of stars on the U.S. flag in 1862, when the Civil War began. An anchor connects the medal to its ribbon.
The medal depicts Lady Liberty's profile at the center of the inner star, symbolizing American ideals. A green enamel laurel wreath, representing victory, surrounds the inner star. Oak leaves are featured within the points of the star, representing strength. The Air Force seal of wings, which includes lightning and a thunderbolt striking the air to represent power and might, connects the medal to its ribbon. |
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The Medal of Honor was initially awarded to Navy and Army service members, but over time, its eligibility expanded to all branches of the U.S. military. Originally, the medal was hung on a red, white and blue ribbon, but today, all Medals of Honor are hung on a light blue ribbon with 13 stars, representing the nation's 13 original colonies. While each medal has its own unique design, common themes depicted include valor, victory, strength, unity and wisdom.
[](https://media.defense.gov/2025/Feb/25/2003651940/-1/-1/1/250224-D-UO417-1004.JPG)
The Roman goddess of wisdom and war, Minerva, sits in profile at the center of the Army's Medal of Honor with the words "United States of America" surrounding her. A green laurel wreath, which symbolizes victory, encircles the points of this inner star. Oak leaves are featured on the points of the star, symbolizing strength. A bald eagle connects the medal to its ribbon while perching on a gold bar that states "VALOR."
[](https://media.defense.gov/2025/Feb/25/2003651933/-1/-1/1/250224-D-UO417-1011.JPG)
The medal depicts Columbia, the personification of the United States, who has adopted the form of the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, Minerva. Columbia uses the shield of the Union to defeat a man, Discord, who is clutching snakes, a symbol of strife and civil war. These figures are encircled by 34 stars, representing the number of stars on the U.S. flag in 1862, when the Civil War began. An anchor connects the medal to its ribbon.
[](https://media.defense.gov/2025/Feb/25/2003651939/-1/-1/1/250224-D-UO417-1015.JPG)
The medal depicts Lady Liberty's profile at the center of the inner star, symbolizing American ideals. A green enamel laurel wreath, representing victory, surrounds the inner star. Oak leaves are featured within the points of the star, representing strength. The Air Force seal of wings, which includes lightning and a thunderbolt striking the air to represent power and might, connects the medal to its ribbon. |
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