United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Auction Archive 1892 at Preston

1892 at Preston

measuring 100x146mm

A fine example of a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1

Thick light brown smooth-finished leather

2/GORD:HIGHRS) Naming is officially impressed

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Auction Archive 1892 at PrestonIn bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, maker marked "LI GI"(Lordship Industries, Government Inspected) on the brooch, spotting evident on the reverse, near 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