Medal of Honor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medal of Honor, Peter C. Gaetano. A circular medal made of metal with a red ribbon attached to the top. The medal has a raised border around the edge. An outer wreath of laurel leaves is depicted on the medal's face. A bar connects the ribbon to the medal. The ribbon is made of a textured fabric and is folded over at the top. The background is a light beige color.