Tiffany Cross Medal of Honor at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty and without detriment to his mission." This pendant became the "Tiffany Cross". The "Tiffany Cross" is suspended from the classic light blue Medal of Honor ribbon with 13 white stars. At the ribbon top is a bar with the word "VALOUR". The medal is a gold cross pattée overlaying an oak and laurel wreath on the obverse side, with an antique anchor in each arm of the cross. The center, overlaying the cross, is an octagon with the phrases "UNITED STATES NAVY" to the top and "1917·1918"
Victoria Cross for New Zealand reverse of the suspension bar is engraved with the recipient's name, rank, number and unit. On the reverse of the medal is a circular panel on which the date of the act for which it was awarded is engraved in the centre. The ribbon is crimson, 38 millimetres (1.5 inches) wide. Although the warrants state the colour as being red it is described by most commentators as being crimson or "wine-red". The Victoria Cross for New Zealand is awarded for The power of awarding the medal officially resides with the Queen of New Zealand. The Royal Warrant states that the