Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Legionnaire Degree With Correct 1940’s “Gold Gilt” Full Wrap Brooch with Locking Catch and Lapel Device With Proper Case German Badges & Signs There is some plating loss

There is some plating loss from runner wear and cleaning

during the closing stages of the Battle of the Bulge

Larsen apparently arranged production with the Northampton Cutlery Company of Northampton

with no bents or cracks visible

Smoke and barbed wire can be seen in the background

Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Legionnaire Degree With Correct 1940’s “Gold Gilt” Full Wrap Brooch with Locking Catch and Lapel Device With Proper Case German Badges & Signs There is some plating lossOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 as well as to military and political figures of foreign governments. The Legionnaire Degree of the Legion of Merit Medal and the Legion of Merit