United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Archive the attending physician noted that

the attending physician noted that he had shortness of breath on exertion and that he had been diagnosed in 1919 with "DAH" (Disordered Action of the Heart

The Soldbuch was issued and stamped at the Lübbecke Military Command Office on the 15th of September 15th

with gold-coloured sequins

the reverse with the crowned cipher of Emperor Wilhelm II

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Archive the attending physician noted thatIn bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 45. 3 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight uniformed services of the United States,