Scarce, NUMBERED WWII US Legion of Merit Legionnaire Medal in Original Case with Lapel Stud & Ribbon
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Scarce, NUMBERED WWII US Legion of Merit Legionnaire Medal in Original Case with Lapel Stud & Ribbon

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ARTIFACT: Scarce, NUMBERED, WWII Legion of Merit Legionnaire Medal in original case with lapel stud and ribbon. Only clue to original owner is 10th Infantry Regiment DI that was in the case with the medal. Gilt sterling planchet numbered, wrap brooch. The Legion of Merit is seventh in the order of precedence of U.S. Military awards and is worn after the Defense Superior Service Medal and before the Distinguished Flying Cross.

VINTAGE: WWII

SIZE: Medal: 4" x 2"; Bar: 1-1/2" x 3/8"; Lapel: 5/8" x 1/8"; DI: 1" x 5/8"; Case: 6-1/2" x 3-1/2".

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt, sterling, ribbon, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Medal/Bar: Horizontal pin with drop in swivel catch; Lapel: Stud; DI: Vertical pin with drop in swivel catch

MARKINGS: Medal is #'d 10758 DI: N.S. MEYER NEW YORK (and maker mark).

ITEM NOTES: This is from a collection of WWII Medals which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MGEX01 LBDEX11/14 SeVCJEX11/18

CONDITION: 9- (Excellent+): Medal and accompanying insignia show little wear, nearly all gilt and enamel details remain intact, no soiling on ribbons.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.