Jim T Posted November 5, 2015 Share #251 Posted November 5, 2015 Here is my Legion of Merit Chief Commander. I especially like this example because of the well made swivel: rather than being a simple wrapped wire it is a formed piece at that end which allows it to only open to about 45 degrees. (a detailed photo is attached in next post but notice the flat top at that end in the second photo). Overall it appears to be very well made which begs two questions: Has anybody got an idea who the manufacturer was ...and/or... An approximate manufacturing timeframe ? ....... I also have numbered Legionnaire & Officer grades. The numbers are: 14652 and 5379 respectively. The odds are agin' me but: Might they be on the list of traceable ones ? I'd sure appreciate the assist. Thanks! ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim T Posted November 5, 2015 Share #252 Posted November 5, 2015 Detail photo of swivel end: A quality finished part i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim T Posted November 6, 2015 Share #253 Posted November 6, 2015 And a Commander: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim T Posted November 6, 2015 Share #254 Posted November 6, 2015 Reverse.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim T Posted November 7, 2015 Share #255 Posted November 7, 2015 ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4STARCHRIS Posted November 7, 2015 Share #256 Posted November 7, 2015 Italian ribbon bar. 4starchris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanus Posted November 7, 2015 Share #257 Posted November 7, 2015 Italian ribbon bar. 4starchris I actually think its Greek. Nice one. Herman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4STARCHRIS Posted November 7, 2015 Share #258 Posted November 7, 2015 You are correct. I just see if anyone actually looks. Great eye Herman. 4starchris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emccomas Posted November 7, 2015 Share #259 Posted November 7, 2015 Here is a Legion of Merit Commander that has been identified as a immediate post war transition piece (1946-1949). The single hand sewn snap, using colored thread, helps to identify this medal as a transition piece. The medal is not numbered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emccomas Posted November 7, 2015 Share #260 Posted November 7, 2015 More pictures of this transition medal. The watersilk ribbon is just beautiful. The pictures do not do this medal set justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipranney Posted November 11, 2015 Share #261 Posted November 11, 2015 beautiful British group with officer Legion of Merit cut out model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipranney Posted November 11, 2015 Share #262 Posted November 11, 2015 Canadian officer with officer Legion of Merit cutoff model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipranney Posted November 11, 2015 Share #263 Posted November 11, 2015 Not a lot on this group only 21 court mounted lol nice lom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmpmstr Posted November 13, 2015 Share #264 Posted November 13, 2015 Slot brooch Navy, nice early V device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted November 14, 2015 Share #265 Posted November 14, 2015 Hello I received a compleate frame with all four degrees. Surprise, the Chief Commander is a "12C" made by Coro. One of the lapel pins is for a Commander made by B.B.& B. The Officer and Legionaire are marked "G-I E.P." Any information what timecrame the E.P. were made ? Today I will post the ribbons and lapel pins. Tomorrow I will make pictures of the medals and post them. HAVE A NICE DAY Michael Starting with ribbon CC made by H.L.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted November 14, 2015 Share #266 Posted November 14, 2015 Ribbon for the Commander degree STERLING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted November 14, 2015 Share #267 Posted November 14, 2015 Lapel pin for the Officer degree HLP. GI clutch back . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted November 14, 2015 Share #268 Posted November 14, 2015 Lapel pin for the Commander degree screw back In my opinion a Commander device was added on a Chief Commander base ( note gold frame at front and the gold color at reverse ) The screw is missing. If someone has one please send PM. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted November 14, 2015 Share #269 Posted November 14, 2015 And finally the best LOM Commander lapel pin "B.B.& B. BRONZE " screw back Unfortunately, the screw is missing. Can someone post a picture it looks like ? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted November 15, 2015 Share #270 Posted November 15, 2015 Here is a LOM Officer "G-I E.P." . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted November 15, 2015 Share #271 Posted November 15, 2015 next . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted November 15, 2015 Share #272 Posted November 15, 2015 LOM Legionaire "G-I E.P." . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted November 15, 2015 Share #273 Posted November 15, 2015 Note the calligraphy "EP" . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted November 17, 2015 Share #274 Posted November 17, 2015 I realy like the look of those medals! Thank you all for showing those beautyful awards! Greetings Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted November 20, 2015 Share #275 Posted November 20, 2015 Hello Here is a nice LOM Commander degree I would date in the early 1950' . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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