Medal, Legion of Merit, Legionnaire Degree, Named, in Case
Rare genuine WWII Legion of Merit medal, coming in its original case along with ribbon bar and lapel badge.
Name Sperber has been engraved on the reverse.
The Legion of Merit was created by the US Government on July 20, 1942 and awarded for exceptionnally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. This was the first US award that could be given to foreign nationals and the only one to be issued in several degrees -- Legionnaire, Officer, Commander, and Chief Commander. This is the Legionnaire Degree.
Homogeneous set, in very good overall condition.
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