United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Hold presenting casting red enamels and

presenting casting red enamels and replaced central medallions

This medal group is extremely well documented and is accompanied by a well organized file which includes a service history as well as 8 photographs of the ships on which Higgins served throughout his career

most with dedications/greetings on the reverse

It was here that it was established that the "wounds are healed" but the "arm still partially paralyzed"

Monetny Dvor mint mark and numbered "573792" on reverse

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Hold presenting casting red enamels andIn bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 45. 3 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: 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,