United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Auction Archive James Bender Publishing of Mountain

James Bender Publishing of Mountain View

designated for those who volunteered to serve on the front in a combat unit during the Great War

circumscribed by an inscription of “LANDESBAUERNSCHAFT POMMERN” (“POMERANIA REGIONAL FARM COUNCIL”

on hanger with oak leaves on the protruding ring

Lüdenscheid) on reverse

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Auction Archive James Bender Publishing of MountainIn 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, 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 services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight uniformed services of the United States, as