United States. Two Pre 1945 Awards & Decorations Auction on a 37 mm long

on a 37 mm long stickpin

in addition to age-appropriate material fatigue a crack runs horizontally across the plaque at the mid-section

on parade style mount

By his skill and energy he succeeded in getting bridging material forward under heavily shelled roads

Little is known about his life and career in the Luftwaffe apart from the information the document collection provides

United States. Two Pre 1945 Awards & Decorations Auction on a 37 mm longIncludes: 1. Legion of Merit, Officer: in bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 48. 2 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), Officer clasps affixed to its original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 35. 3 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with pinback and its 18 mm (w) x 5. 5 mm (h) enamelled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment, in their hardshelled case of issue, marked "LEGION OF MERIT OFFICER" on the lid. 2. Army Distinguished