United States. A Congressional Medal Of Honour, To Edward P. Nicholson, 27Th Maine Infantry GTRexclude depicted in uniform and wearing

depicted in uniform and wearing the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

The War Decoration was added to the cross to recognize meritorious service in wartime

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set within a circular red enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “EIN GOTT

United States. A Congressional Medal Of Honour, To Edward P. Nicholson, 27Th Maine Infantry GTRexclude depicted in uniform and wearingType I. In bronze, engraved "The Congress to Edward P. Nicholson Co. B. 27th Me. Vol" on the reverse, measuring 53 mm (w) x 68. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and crossed cannons and cannonballs suspension, variation of the American flag in the ribbon, bronze pinback hanger with U. S. shield, spotting and contact marks evident on the reverse, edge nicks, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 27th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was comprised by men