Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight United Republic of The Legion of Merit (Commander

The Legion of Merit (Commander Degree) is one of only two United States military decorations to be issued as a neck order (the other being the Medal of Honor) and the only United States military decoration which may be issued in award degrees (much like an order of chivalry or certain Orders of Merit)

1931-1934 Incident War Medal (bronze

1945 with the rank of Corporal

on August 18

Includes two pieces: tunic and pants

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight United Republic of The Legion of Merit (Commander(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Three piece construction, in silver with red, white, green and black enamels, gilt star on both sides, unmarked, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, oxidation evident on one of the gilt stars, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, better than very fine. Accompanied by its Rosette bearing a silvered crown, measuring 13 mm in diameter,