United States. A Legion of Merit Chief Commander and Commander Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic He was quickly diagnosed with

He was quickly diagnosed with broncho-pneumonia and succumbed to it three days later

surrounded by an enameled green laurel wreath

as the two American soldiers had

8 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

United States. A Legion of Merit Chief Commander and Commander Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic He was quickly diagnosed withA Commander Neck Badge. Instituted July 20, 1942. In bronze gilt and multi coloured enamels, featuring a white enamelled five point Maltese cross with ball finials and wreath segments, dark blue enamelled centre medallion, the reverse in red and white enamelled arms, featuring banner around the arms, suspended from a wreath and integral loop, worn on original neck ribbon with multiple buttons for closure, measures 57. 8 mm (w) x 65 mm (h inclusive of