<P> The Army version is described by the Institute of Heraldry as "a gold five pointed star, each point tipped with trefoils, 1 ⁄ inches (3.8 cm) wide, surrounded by a green laurel wreath and suspended from a gold bar inscribed VALOR, surmounted by an eagle . In the center of the star, Minerva's head surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA . On each ray of the star is a green oak leaf . On the reverse is a bar engraved THE CONGRESS TO with a space for engraving the name of the recipient ." The pendant and suspension bar are made of gilding metal, with the eye, jump rings, and suspension ring made of red brass . The finish on the pendant and suspension bar is hard enameled, gold plated, and rose gold plated, with polished highlights . </P> <P> The Navy version is described as "a five - pointed bronze star, tipped with trefoils containing a crown of laurel and oak . In the center is Minerva, personifying the United States, standing with left hand resting on fasces and right hand holding a shield blazoned with the shield from the coat of arms of the United States . She repulses Discord, represented by snakes . The medal is suspended from the flukes of an anchor ." It is made of solid red brass, oxidized and buffed . </P> <P> The Air Force version is described as "within a wreath of green laurel, a gold five - pointed star, one point down, tipped with trefoils and each point containing a crown of laurel and oak on a green background . Centered on the star, an annulet of 34 stars is a representation of the head of the Statue of Liberty . The star is suspended from a bar inscribed with the word VALOR above an adaptation of the thunderbolt from the Air Force Coat of Arms ." The pendant is made of gilding metal . The connecting bar, hinge, and pin are made of bronze . The finish on the pendant and suspension bar is hard enameled, gold plated, and rose gold plated, with buffed relief . </P> <P> The Medal of Honor has evolved in appearance over time . The upside - down star design of the Navy version's pendant adopted in early 1862 has not changed since its inception . The Army 1862 version followed and was identical to the Navy version except an eagle perched atop cannons was used instead of an anchor to connect the pendant to the suspension ribbon . In 1896, the Army version changed the ribbon's design and colors due to misuse and imitation by nonmilitary organizations . In 1904, the Army "Gillespie" version introduced a smaller redesigned star and the ribbon was changed to the light blue pattern with white stars seen today . In 1913, the Navy version adopted the same ribbon pattern . </P>

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