United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, C.1965 Hold The underlay colour changed from

The underlay colour changed from red over grey to just grey in 1942

Accompanied by a 24 mm long brass pin

pleated trousers

13 mm x 16 mm

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, C.1965 Hold The underlay colour changed fromInstituted 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