United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Archive the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “SIGNUM LAUDIS” (“SIGN OF PRAISE”) inside of an oak and laurel leaf wreath

the reverse with a crimped hinge and catch

Special Grade 25 by Gustav Brehmer -

flanked by dates “1936”

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Archive the reverse with an inscriptionIn bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, maker marked "G 23" (Ira Green) 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