medal of honor

The U.S. military's highest honor. It is awarded to those who show extreme volor and bravery in combat against an enemy, foreign or domestic. It is illegal to own one, inluding the medal, ribbon bar, and rossette, unless you have been awarded one yourself. There are less than 125 living Medal Of Honor recipients today. There are three versions: the Air Force, Navy/Marine Corps., and the oldest, the Army. The first Medal of Honor was awarded to Bernard J. D. Irwin during the Civil War.