United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Degree Case, C.1945 Auction 49 mm x 52

49 mm x 52

numbered on reverse “584”

Footnote: From the collection of the late Warren Carroll

A 1866-70 Canada General Service - Fenian Raid 1866

1944 HAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL TO Captain Frank R

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Degree Case, C.1945 Auction 49 mm x 52Instituted in 1942. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, the exterior with a black thatched look cloth covering on all sides, the lid bearing the inscription "LEGION OF MERIT" above "LEGIONNAIRE" framed by two wavy rules, the inside rules with floral designs in the corners, all in gold coloured ink, inside lid lined in champagne colored satin and padded, deep yellow felt and padded medal bed, hinged, measuring 87 mm (w) x 165 mm (h) x 32. 7 mm