Show I I 1 i i I I 1 I Road Read and duo Know w wl wo Significance l o Ihl Amer American Medal Q D. D C C C. Feb 4 1 W WASHINGTON 1 Here are reproductions of or all allI I the honorary crosses and medals conferred for gallantry gallantry gallantry gal gal- lantry or distinguished service durIng during during dur dur- ing the war by the United States From left to right the medals and I crosses are as follows 1 The American navy medal of ot honor This corresponds to the army medal of honor and is Is' Is the highest award that hat can be won by hy a sailor I None has yet been awarded 2 2 The American distinguished service cross cross cross' new type awarded for lor gallantry in action 3 The American distinguished I service medal awarded by the president president president dent for lor distinguished service either i of a civil or military nature 4 The American distinguished service cross old t type pe This type has been recalled in favor tavor of or the new American cross No 2 About I I of this type were awarded to American American Amer Amer- I Amer-I ican lean soldiers on the battlefields of I France rance I 5 5 The rhe American army medal of honor This is the highest American award for tor valor on a par with the Victoria cross of England Study these pictures carefully and andI andou I you ou will know what the decoration on the Yank heros hero's breast means means and and I I how much thanks you ou owe him for I making the world safe for you an and I 1 yours j |