United States. A Medal of Honour to Private W.W. Frazer, 97th Infantry, ‘Forlorn Hope’ Assault at Vicksburg, 1863 Republic of the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS”)

Surface wear and contact marks evident on the exterior of the locket

Badge: In enamel

the front centre also features an additional insignia in the form of a field-grey rayon backer bearing a machine-embroidered tri-colour cockade

United States. A Medal of Honour to Private W.W. Frazer, 97th Infantry, ‘Forlorn Hope’ Assault at Vicksburg, 1863 Republic of the reverse with a centralIn bronze, engraved "The Congress To Private W. W. Frazer Co. I. 97th. M. Inf." on the reverse, measuring 53 mm (w) x 68. 2 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, light contact and spotting on the reverse, dark patina and light wear throughout, near extremely fine. Footnote: Private William W. Fraser of Company I, 97th Illinois