Hispanics in the American Civil War difference between them was that one served as a spy while the other disguised herself as a male and fought in various battles. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President in the name of Congress on members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States.". The 39th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, also
Military Decoration for gallantry or exceptional devotion As it was created with the same Royal Decree and carries the same jewel (only the ribbon differs) as the military decoration for Long service, it used to be known as an 'Article 4' award. On the ribbon an inverted gilt chevron is affixed when the first class of the medal is awarded. When the medal is awarded during wartime (which hasn't happened since the end of the Korean War), a silver palm bearing a Royal Monogram was attached to the ribbon. Nowadays, the criteria for exceptional devotion to duty are considered being met, and the second class of the