The E-Sylum:  Volume 6, Number 5, February 2, 2003, Article 14

CONGRESSIONAL SPACE MEDAL OF HONOR

  A web search turned up another medal I was unfamiliar
  with, the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.  See:

  http://www2.powercom.net/%7Erokats/medals.html
  http://www2.powercom.net/~rokats/histdeco.html#SPMDL

  "Established by Congress on 29 SEP 1969.  Awarded by
  the President in the name of Congress to civilian or military
  astronauts who, while performing their duties, distinguish
  themselves by exceptionally meritorious efforts and
  contributions to the welfare of the Nation and humanity.

  The design contains a 1/4 carat diamond at its center,
  which makes it the only US decoration with a precious
  stone.

  It is a non-military decoration and ranks after all military
  decorations.  Awardees include:

  John Glenn, 1978.
  Neil Armstrong, 1978.
  Alan Shepard, 1978.
  Frank Borman, 1978.
  Pete Conrad, 1978.
  Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, 1978 (posthumously).
  John Young, 1981.
  Tom Stafford, 1992.
  Jim Lovell, 1995.
  Shannon Lucid, 1996.
  Roger B. Chaffee, 1997 (posthumously).
  Edward H. White, 1997 (posthumously)."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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