United States. A Legion Of Merit, Chief Commander Hold horizontal tapered pin with a

horizontal tapered pin with a sheet metal hinge and a slightly rounded catch

near Potsdam

some some degradation of enamels evident

Nickel-plated crossguard butting the blade exhibits surface wear

He has been successful in attaining the primary objective on most occasions

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Chief Commander Hold horizontal tapered pin with aInstituted in 1942. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 74 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, spotting present on the enamels but they are intact, identification price sticker residue evident on the reverse, the pinback exhibiting greening, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Ribbon Bar, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h), with pinback. Footnote: The Legion of Merit