United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Hold chipping and loss evident in

chipping and loss evident in the red and green enamels at the base of the crown

post 1838)

then to the rank of Carpenter and named a Warrant Shipwright one year later

Following this early decision

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Hold chipping and loss evident inIn 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