Midgett Gold Lifesaving Medal Of Honor Act of Congress June 1974 Rare Antique. A certain number of these two ounce medals were made in 1899 to commemorate the act of heroism. You can read all about the incident and the medal of honor and it’s current monetary value by looking it up on the internet. It comes in a case with a print out of the history behind the medal. Unless otherwise stated, there is only one of each item. So when it’s gone, it’s gone! See my other listings. For more great items! Txzj pxzj22023 txzj-11 txzj19.