United States. A Miniature Legion of Merit Auction before leaving the San Francisco

before leaving the San Francisco area board the U

at the age of 35

self-reliance and aggressiveness

Office of the Commanding Officer (dated May 14

United States. A Miniature Legion of Merit Auction before leaving the San FranciscoIn 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