United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Archive slider and half-moon shaped guard

slider and half-moon shaped guard at the junction end

and red enameled superimposed on the centre within a bed of sun rays

measuring 35 mm x 35 mm

a rare award in very fine condition

centering German Red Cross Eagle within wreath

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Archive slider and half-moon shaped guardIn 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 "G 23" (Ira Green) on the brooch, 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