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
Emergency Reserve Decoration is attached to a metal ring on top of the crown and is finished at the top with a brooch bar bearing the inscription "ARMY EMERGENCY RESERVE". The medal is 55mm high and 37mm wide. The official order of wear specifies that the ERD is worn after the Hong Kong Disciplined Services Medal and before the Volunteer Officers' Decoration. Emergency Reserve Decoration The Emergency Reserve Decoration (ERD) is a British military decoration, instituted in 1952. This silver and silver-gilt decoration was awarded to officers of the Army Supplementary Reserve or Army Emergency Reserve for 12 years continuous or aggregate service