United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Auction With the onset of the

With the onset of the Second World War in 1939

For 18 years of service

carrying canister and accessories and were required to have it readily available at all times

The sleeves are lined in white rayon and incorporate a repeating triple brown rule design

on the obverse an Austrian eagle

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Auction With the onset of theIn bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, maker marked "G27" (Graco) on the brooch, light contact, the red enamels having faded with time, glue residue on the reverse of the ribbon from previous board mounting, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for