United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, C.1965 United Republic of better than extremely fine condition

better than extremely fine condition with some fraying on the edges from storage

in silvered and patinated tombac

Cairo on inside lid corner ribbon

Sampel received his promotion to Obergefreiter (Senior Lance Corporal)

1 in London Ontario

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, C.1965 United Republic of better than extremely fine conditionInstituted 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