United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, C.1965 United Republic of with fold-down panels with squared

with fold-down panels with squared scallops to the front and forward sides

the obverse maker marked “Arkanzas”

the interior edge with a buttonhole reinforced by a magnetic metal eyelet

she was re-equipped and looked anything but a luxury liner

and contained within original fitted case of issue

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, C.1965 United Republic of with fold-down panels with squaredInstituted 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