United States. A Medal of Honour to Private W.W. Frazer, 97th Infantry, ‘Forlorn Hope’ Assault at Vicksburg, 1863 Republic of Naming is pantographed on the

Naming is pantographed on the AASM and ANSM

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

with the outer two bands featuring an array of silver aluminum wire chevrons

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

acting as optional fasteners for a pair of suspenders

United States. A Medal of Honour to Private W.W. Frazer, 97th Infantry, ‘Forlorn Hope’ Assault at Vicksburg, 1863 Republic of Naming is pantographed on theIn 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