DescriptionPort Authority of New York & New Jersey 9/11 Medal of Valor awarded posthumously to
James A. Romito. The medal is a gold-colored Maltese cross with a smaller disc in the center with the New York State seal next to the New Jersey State seal and raised text above: "The Port Authority of New York And New Jersey." On the bottom cross arm is raised text: "FOR VALOR." On the back of the medal is engraved "James A. Romito | Chief | 9-11-01." The medal is attached to a blue, gray, and red-striped ribbon on a bar pin. A corresponding ribbon bar lapel is attached. The medal is enclosed in a presentation box.