, There are three versions of the Medal of Honor, one for each of the military departments of the Department of Defense (DoD): the Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, and Department of the Air Force. , In 1896, the ribbon of the Army's version of the Medal of Honor was redesigned with all stripes being vertical. §704-prohibiting the unauthorized wearing, manufacturing, or sale of military medals or decorations. , On MaCongress made the Medal of Honor a permanent decoration, and was authorized for officers of the Army. In 1896, the Army version changed the ribbon's design and colors due to misuse and imitation by nonmilitary organizations. The official endorsement is one of the final steps in completing a years-long effort to get Cashe the Medal of Honor. In the case of a posthumous award, the flag will be presented to whomever the Medal of Honor is presented to, which in most cases will be the primary next of kin of the deceased awardee. The finish on the pendant and suspension bar is hard enameled, gold plated, and rose gold plated, with polished highlights. Also known as the Chaplain's Medal of Honor and the Chaplain's Medal for Heroism, its design commemorates the actions of the Four Chaplains who gave their lives in the line of duty on February 3, 1943. Among them were William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody and Mary Edwards Walker. Recipients are granted eligibility for interment at, Fully qualified children of recipients automatically appointed to any of the.
The sheer number of Medals being awarded would be just the beginning of some inconsistencies being noticed with the Medal of Honor.
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