Galen Spencer was the oldest to receive equestrian medal.
The first Medal of Honor was just called medal of honor
The US military's oldest medal is the Purple Heart Medal.
john copley
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christen rulebreaker
He was the oldest recipient of the Medal of Honor
The Purple Heart Medal.
jack delreo (57)
Bill Roycroft. Roycroft was 61 years and 131 days old when he competed in individual and team eventing (equestrian) at the 1976 Summer Games in Montreal, winning a bronze medal in the team competition. Obviously, not only is he the oldest Australian to compete in the Olympics but the oldest Australian to win a medal in the Olympics.
Oscar Swahn of Sweden competed at 72 and won a medal as part of a shooting team.
No US Military Medal is made of gold. The Purple Heart is the oldest US Medal, and many say it is the most beautiful. There is a Congressional Gold Medal that has been awarded by the US Congress, the first to General George Washington.