Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Legionnaire Degree With Correct 1940’s “Gold Gilt” Full Wrap Brooch with Locking Catch and Lapel Device With Proper Case Category_Receiver It also has the correct

It also has the correct "turned-down" cavalry bolt handle

This is an 8 Shot

The original "piano varnish" finish is unfortunately completely missing

were awarded to those wounded five or more times

these are very difficult to find

Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Legionnaire Degree With Correct 1940’s “Gold Gilt” Full Wrap Brooch with Locking Catch and Lapel Device With Proper Case Category_Receiver It also has the correctOriginal 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