United States. An Army Congressional Medal of Honor, c.1900 Newly Listed (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit

(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern)

surrounded by the inscription "ALME SOL POSSIS NIHIL VRBE ROMA VISERE MAIVS" and engraver marked "MISTRVZZI"

Footnote: V/27265 Steward Probationer Dan James Watts was born on July 28

maker marked “Deschler & Sohn - München” on reverse

with most of the gold finish obverse intact

United States. An Army Congressional Medal of Honor, c.1900 Newly Listed (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mitInstituted July 12, 1862. Type I. 1896 1904 Issue. In bronze, a Medal of Honour, finely cut dies for various components of the medal, engraver marked "Paquet F." on the obverse, reverse plain, measuring 53. 2 mm (w) x 68. 1 mm (h inclusive of its eagle above crossed cannons and cannonballs suspension), original red, blue and white striped ribbon denoting 1896 1904 issue, bronze pinback hanger with U. S. shield, one suspension ring has been pinched