Letter from James Pollock, Director of the Mint to Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy

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This letter includes descriptions of proposed designs for the Medal of Honor. The designs each feature a figure of America grasping the flag, a wreath of laurel surrounding an eagle and military emblems, and a seaman.

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law 15-1862
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