United States. A Legion Of Merit, Chief Commander Hold The obverse of the blade

The obverse of the blade features an acid-etched inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE

in barracks life

along with a second Nicaraguan Campaign medal (totaling two)

some some degradation of enamels evident

horizontal tapered pin with a sheet metal hinge and a slightly rounded catch

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Chief Commander Hold The obverse of the bladeInstituted in 1942. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 74 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, spotting present on the enamels but they are intact, identification price sticker residue evident on the reverse, the pinback exhibiting greening, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Ribbon Bar, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h), with pinback. Footnote: The Legion of Merit