Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Officer Degree With Correct Gold Tone Full Wrap Brooch With “Small Numbers” and Locking Catch U.S. Artillery in the standard long form

in the standard long form indicating years into the current emperor's reign: 昭 和 二 十 年 一 月

possibly from the conversion

Leonard Engemann led Task Force Engemann towards Remagen

It has a small TANTO style knife with a 5 1/2" blade and a lacquered hilt to match the Case (Trousse)

The inside of the cap is lined with brown light canvas

Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Officer Degree With Correct Gold Tone Full Wrap Brooch With “Small Numbers” and Locking Catch U.S. Artillery in the standard long formOriginal 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 Officer Degree of the Legion of Merit Medal is, on a wreath of green