Congressional Silver Medal
A Congressional Silver Medal is an award bestowed by the United States Congress. They have been made in either non-portable or decoration form.
Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson presenting the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal to Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, 15 October 1937
Congressional Silver Medal awarded to Brig. Gen. Charles Yeager in 1976. (front)
The Congressional Gold Medal is the oldest and highest civilian award in the United States, alongside the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is bestowed by vote of the United States Congress. The Gold Medal seeks to impart the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions.
Etching of medal awarded to John Paul Jones, the only Continental Navy officer to be awarded a gold medal
Medal awarded to Charles A. Lindbergh in 1930