United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade United Republic of A First Class War Merit

A First Class War Merit Cross with Swords by Otto Schickle - an excellent example of silvered zinc

planned and rehearsed for a week

reported: "I would again bring this officer

66 mm (w) x 57

Circa 1900-1915

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade United Republic of A First Class War MeritIn bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, maker marked "G27" (Graco) on the brooch, 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