Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Legionnaire Degree With Correct 1940’s “Gold Gilt” Full Wrap Brooch with Lapel Device & Proper Case Gun Parts The first to be used

The first to be used (with limited success) were Molotov cocktails

It does show some staining and degradation

The liner is original and the cuffs and waist band are also original with expected wear

now makes her home in Cincinnati

About $185 billion was raised for the war effort from the sale of bonds

Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Legionnaire Degree With Correct 1940’s “Gold Gilt” Full Wrap Brooch with Lapel Device & Proper Case Gun Parts The first to be usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 well as to military and political figures of foreign governments. The Legionnaire Degree of the Legion of Merit Medal and the Legion of Merit