United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, C.1965 Hold chipping and repair evident on

chipping and repair evident on the red glass cabochons

centering Luftwaffe eagle in grey threads

with contact marks evident throughout

She exploded and sank in less than a minute

oxidation spots on the obverse and reverse of the suspension

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, C.1965 Hold chipping and repair evident onInstituted in 1942. In bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Merit was instituted in July 20, 1942 and awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States without degree for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States. Awards to foreigners are