United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Degree Case, C.1945 GTRexclude She was struck off strength

She was struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada

which was overrun in heavy fighting at Lorenzo during Operation "Chesterfield"

hand etched number 06732

with French terms translated into English

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Degree Case, C.1945 GTRexclude She was struck off strengthInstituted 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