What happens if a deceased Medal of Honor recipient has no living relatives?

Or for instance, his or her parents or former spouse are estranged from them and don't accept the medal on their behalf? What happens then?What happens if a deceased Medal of Honor recipient has no living relatives?
The Medal of Honor would be just another piece of property to be disposed of by his will. Without a will, the State would act in his behalf. I would hope that the Medal of Honor Society would be involved so it doesn't get "thrown out with the garbage". I would expect they would be involved as they keep tabs on every living MOH recipient.
most people dont really expect to receive the medal of honor, so i wouldnt think it would be in ones will. most are given posthumous

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What happens if a deceased Medal of Honor recipient has no living relatives?
It becomes part of his estate. I am sure somebody will want to claim the property, especially the greedy ones.
he could put in his will that he wants a fellow soldier that he served with to receive itWhat happens if a deceased Medal of Honor recipient has no living relatives?
He can will it to a friend or a local museum.