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Medal of Honor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medal of Honor, by Unknown. The image shows a medal with a green and white striped ribbon attached to a dark metal bar. The medal is circular and made of bronze-colored metal. The front of the medal features a central image surrounded by a wreath. The wreath is made up of leaves and possibly flowers. The medal has a decorative border around the edge. The ribbon is rectangular and appears to be made of fabric. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The medal casts a shadow on the surface below it. The shadow is visible on either side of the medal and ribbon.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Green ribbon
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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