Legion of Merit Military Medal.
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Vintage French WWI Medal Order of the. Made of Sterling Silver (french silver hallmark boar head). Diameter of star 40 mm. Of merit made of sterling silver Paris mint hallmark. Diameter of star 37 mm.
WWII bronze merit award for the 604. Army Engineer Camouflage Battalion, with cardboard box, about 1? Inches in diameter. Good condition, some edge nicks, some specks of green in the crevices. Box is worn but structurally sound, and has some green stains on the inside of the base. Sorry for any confusion. Sometimes Priority can be cheaper than Parcel Select, depending on your zip code and the weight of the package. Large/fragile items can’t always be combined.
This Italian Order of Merit was awarded to American Aviators who were trained in Foggia during World War I. The piece is a rare and original militaria item from Italy, showcasing the history and culture of the country during that time period. The medal was crafted with great attention to detail and features the emblem of the Italian Air Force. The piece is a must-have for any collector of militaria or history buffs who are interested in Italian history during the World War I period. This item is a unique and original piece and would make an excellent addition to any collection. The Italian Order of Merit; a white enameled cross with gold eagles in each quadrant and gold five point star in the center of the cross; medal suspended from a gold crown in the shape of a castle, in turn it was originally suspended from blue green ribbon with red vertical stripes. (The ribbon is not included).
Original Vintage Legion of Merit Legionnaire 3 Oak Medal Set. The Legion of Merit Medal (LM, LOM) is a decoration presented by the United States Armed Forces to members of the United States Military, as well as foreign military members and political figures, who have displayed exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The performance must be of significant importance and far exceed what is expected by normal standards. When the award is presented to foreign parties, it is divided into separate ranking degrees. The degrees are as follows: Chief Commander – issued to a head of state or government; Commander – issued to a chief of staff or higher position that is not head of state; Officer – issued to a general or flag officer that is below the chief of staff, colonel or equivalent rank; Legionnaire – issued to all other service members ranking lower than those previously mentioned. Awards presented to United State military members are not divided into degrees. Subsequent awards are denoted by Oak Leaf Clusters for U. Army and Air Force members and Award Stars for U. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard members. The Valor device is also authorized to be worn by the U. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, but not by the U. Army or Air Force.
Bavaria Merit Medal First World War.
It has existed since 7 September 1951, and between 2,100 and 5,200 awards are given every year across all classes. The President of the Federal Republic holds the Sonderstufe des Großkreuzes ex officio.
It was awarded to Japanese soldiers during World War II (1939-45) who were fighting in Manchukuo, a puppet state of Japan.
Every holder of a badge of honor is entitled to wear it in the prescribed manner and to call himself or herself an envoy. No other privileges are associated with the award. Eleven gilded rays are included in each of the cross wings.
Beautiful and rare original World War I (1) Saxe-Meiningen Medal for Merit in War in GREAT condition! The Medal for Merit in War (German: Medaille für Verdienst im Kriege) was a military decoration of the Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen, established during World War I on 7 March 1915 by Bernhard III, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen. For officers, there was the Cross for Merit in War, while the Medal was for enlisted personnel. A circular medal constructed of bronze, the obverse bears a central raised cross paty with a central monogram of Duke Bernard III, with a crown at the 12 o’clock arm, encompassed by an oak leaf wreath with ribbon throughout, the reverse bears a cross paty with a central Saxon coat of arms, circumscribed by “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914/15″ (“FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914/15″). Medal is in great condition for it’s age. This medal is from the esteemed collection of Allan Zakrzewski, WWI historian, member of Cross and Cockade International and Orders and Medals Society of America. He was also a Charter member of The League of World War One Aviation Historians. In 2001, he became an editor for Over the Front quarterly magazine and while a member of the Gulf Cost Chapter of the League of WWI Aviation Historians, he earned the Thornton D. Hooper Award for Excellence for his article on Monoplane Fighters of World War I. In 2007, he received his second Thornton D. Hooper Award for An Evening with Rodney Williams, 17th Aero Squadron. Much of his collection is on display at the University of Texas at Dallas’ Eugene McDermott Library. Please feel free to ask questions and make an offer!