*U.S.A., an unnamed specimen Naval Medal of Honor, 1942 type, in bronze, with ribbon of correct pattern designed for wear as a breast badge fitted with brooch suspension, 52.8mm, an older striking of good quality, in fitted case
Estimate: £300-£400

The medal is a copy of a Type IV Navy Medal of Honor (as awarded from 1904 to 1913), not a ‘1942 type’ as stated in the catalogue. It is believed to be by George Studley and dates from the 1920s.