LEGION of MERIT--Showcase

[jmpmstr]

this is my first lom cc has a hallmark of I2c ? i know its not a BB&B but is it a goog onwlom cc.jpglom cc back.jpg

Alex

Yes, a good one. Manufactured by Coro (12c marking)

[jmpmstr]

New CC courtesy of Joe. I have 2 others but this is my first on the properly named case. Nicely enameled with a high vault on the badge

[airborne1968]

Here is a set topped off with a LOM but the decoration made as a mini isn't as impressive as the full size medal.

 

[roadrunner]

from enemies to friends

 

LOM engraved "KARL LUDWIG KIENE"

 

LOM citation November, 27 1979

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[Dave]

from enemies to friends

 

LOM engraved "KARL LUDWIG KIENE"

 

LOM citation November, 27 1979

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That's pretty interesting! It would have been really fascinating to see it mounted with his '57 medals.

 

Here's the GO authorizing his LOM. Sorry for the size being so small...he's toward the bottom.

 

[roadrunner]

Hello

If I saw this two medals the auction was closed and the items unsold. One week later I asked if they are still available but at that time they were sold. :-(

 

Is it posible to find out the name of the recipient of the LOM Commander ?

 

The LOM Chief Commander looks like silver. Exist a sterling silver version ?

 

HAVE A NICE DAY

Michael

 

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Hello

 

At eBay Germany is a LOM Officer certificate awarded to a Brigadier General of the German Army for sale.

Note the seal of the DoD. I've never seen this version before.

 

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Originale-Urkunde-USA-Legion-Of-Merit-fur-Bundeswehr-Brigadegeneral/141730952407?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3Dae7e55f0d7fb4c219812fe486cdcb3e1%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D141730952407

 

Michael

 

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[roadrunner]

Here is a nice looking miniature of the Legion of Merit.

Any info on the decade it was used ?

 

Michael

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Certificate

 

LEGION OF MERIT

In The Degree Of Officer

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Lieutenant Kenneth Lindsay Molyneaux

13th DAY OF July 1943

 

http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/opinion-editorial/letters-to-editor/captain-kenneth-l-molyneaux/

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[Jim T]

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 ?

 

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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!

 

 

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[Jim T]

Detail photo of swivel end:

 

A quality finished part i think.

 

 

[Jim T]

And a Commander:

 

 

[Jim T]

Reverse....

 

 

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[4STARCHRIS]

Italian ribbon bar.

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[Hermanus]

Italian ribbon bar.

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I actually think its Greek.

 

Nice one.

Herman

[4STARCHRIS]

You are correct. I just see if anyone actually looks. Great eye Herman.

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[emccomas]

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.

[emccomas]

More pictures of this transition medal. The watersilk ribbon is just beautiful. The pictures do not do this medal set justice.

[skipranney]

beautiful British group with officer Legion of Merit cut out model

[skipranney]

Canadian officer with officer Legion of Merit cutoff model