Congressional Medal of Honor

Congressional Medal of Honor a gold medal occasionally awarded by Congress for exceptional achievement not involving armed combat. Often confused with the Medal of Honor, a military decoration, the Congressional Medal of Honor may be awarded to any U.S. citizen.

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