United States. A Miniature Legion of Merit Auction measuring 16x16 mm

measuring 16x16 mm

Office of the Commanding Officer (dated May 14

maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris" on the inside lid

It looks like he’s holding a short pipe in his mouth

United States. A Miniature Legion of Merit Auction measuring 16x16 mmIn bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 24 mm (w) x 23. 5 mm (h), discolouration evident in the white enamels, original ribbon with pinback, 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 services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the seven uniformed services of