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
Hasta pura (military decoration) calls the decoration an "arrow without a head", and refers to its award to Balbilus. Hasta pura (military decoration) The hasta pura or hasta donatica was a decoration for merit, awarded in Ancient Rome. The Roman sources do not concur about the precise character of the decoration. Some call it a decoration for valour, others mention that it had been awarded to civilians. The "hasta" was a thrusting weapon that was not thrown as were the later "pilum", "verutum" and "lancea". A "hasta pura" was a spear made "without iron" and was in the earliest times the reward of a