United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Newly Listed 1936 at Riga

1936 at Riga

winning first prize in the regimental pistol marksmanship competition

72mm(height)

First Class with Gold Swords - In gold and enamels

worn and very fine condition

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Newly Listed 1936 at RigaIn bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, maker marked "LI GI"(Lordship Industries, Government Inspected) on the brooch, spotting evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: 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