United States. An Army Medal Of Honor, Prototype, Type Iii, C.1905 Auction illustrating the Curtiss Marine Flying

illustrating the Curtiss Marine Flying Trophy consisting of an angry swirling sea

1920 (London Gazette 42499

a scarce badge

the obverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “FRIEDRICH AUGUST MEDAILLE”

Imperial Table Medals

United States. An Army Medal Of Honor, Prototype, Type Iii, C.1905 Auction illustrating the Curtiss Marine Flying(1904 1913 Issue); In bronze, unmarked, 38. 3 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and VALOR suspension, original with thirteen embroidered stars, brooch pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: This particular prototype is published on page 37 of the reference guide "The Call of Duty Military Awards and Decorations of the United States of America" by authors LTC John E. Strandberg and Roger James Bender. (C: 41)