Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Legionnaire Degree With Correct 1940’s “Gold Gilt” Full Wrap Brooch with Broken Pin and Lapel Device With Proper Case One-of-a-Kind so this may be and

so this may be and officer's version that has lost its scales

The reverse of the photo reads Roger Brown

It is wrapped with two brass wires surrounding a central twisted wire

He also had to be able fight back under enemy fire

and the trigger guards go almost all the way to the butt cap

Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Legionnaire Degree With Correct 1940’s “Gold Gilt” Full Wrap Brooch with Broken Pin and Lapel Device With Proper Case One-of-a-Kind so this may be andOriginal 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