United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Auction on the obverse an Austrian

on the obverse an Austrian eagle

The sleeves are lined in white rayon and incorporate a repeating triple brown rule design

(Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei II

extensive mothing evident to the reverse of both

With the onset of the Second World War in 1939

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Auction on the obverse an AustrianIn 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, light contact, the red enamels having faded with time, glue residue on the reverse of the ribbon from previous board mounting, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for