United States. A Legion Of Merit, Officer Grade, C.1950 Auction King's Own Royal Regiment

King's Own Royal Regiment

the handle is wood and painted black

and some scuffing and fraying

Legion was equipped by the Italians and also trained in Italy

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Officer Grade, C.1950 Auction King's Own Royal RegimentIn bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, scattered gilt wear evident on the edge and reverse, bronze gilt Officer device affixed to its original ribbon with brooch pinback, the latter numbered "5642", near extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of