United States. A Legion Of Merit, Chief Commander United Republic of cord in gilt bullion wire

cord in gilt bullion wire denoting a General's rank issue

to fund supplies for the siege and payroll for the Continental Army

marked on edges of the cross arms with SCHARFFENBERG DRESDEN S

and weapon production in America and in Europe

the reverse smooth and stamped with the maker mark “L

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Chief Commander United Republic of cord in gilt bullion wireInstituted in 1942. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 74 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, spotting present on the enamels but they are intact, identification price sticker residue evident on the reverse, the pinback exhibiting greening, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Ribbon Bar, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h), with pinback. Footnote: The Legion of Merit