Tiffany Cross Medal of Honor
The Tiffany Cross was unpopular, perhaps because it so closely resembled the German Iron Cross. Recipients, such as Admiral Byrd, requested, received, and wore the classical inverted star design.  Byrd received his Tiffany Cross on 27 February 1927 from President Coolidge.  He received his classical Medal of Honor on 20 June 1930 from President Hoover.  His motives for the change are not remarked upon.  In 1942, the Navy returned to using only the original 1862 inverted 5-point star design, and ceased issuing the award for non-combat action.