Original U.S. WWII Era Commander Degree Legion of Merit With Correct Neck Ribbon - Awarded To Chief of Staff and Higher French Awards Medals Badges Insignia Only the bipod is a

Only the bipod is a reproduction

The Manchester battalions suffered many casualties during the Dardnalles Campaign

silk screened marking on the lid

There are also clear CROWN / GP "Gunmaker's Proof" and CROWN / V "viewed" markings from the London Gun company

which caused different steel structures to form in the body and edge

Original U.S. WWII Era Commander Degree Legion of Merit With Correct Neck Ribbon - Awarded To Chief of Staff and Higher French Awards Medals Badges Insignia Only the bipod is aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely example of a Commander Degree Legion of Merit. The Legion of Merit (LOM) 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 well as to military and political figures of foreign governments.