United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Degree Case, C.1945 Auction 30 mm (w) x 58

30 mm (w) x 58

Generalleutnant Franz Rossi and three other passengers crashed in the vicinity of the small village of Rettenegg

being in different companies over time

49 mm x 52

1944 HAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL TO Captain Frank R

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Degree Case, C.1945 Auction 30 mm (w) x 58Instituted in 1942. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, the exterior with a black thatched look cloth covering on all sides, the lid bearing the inscription "LEGION OF MERIT" above "LEGIONNAIRE" framed by two wavy rules, the inside rules with floral designs in the corners, all in gold coloured ink, inside lid lined in champagne colored satin and padded, deep yellow felt and padded medal bed, hinged, measuring 87 mm (w) x 165 mm (h) x 32. 7 mm