Dave Posted September 23, 2016 #281 Posted September 23, 2016 Michael- That LOM of yours is extraordinary!!! Dave
gunnertwo Posted September 23, 2016 #282 Posted September 23, 2016 Very nice! Thanks for the pics. G2
roadrunner Posted September 23, 2016 #283 Posted September 23, 2016 I wished there would be a way to find out more and how it ended in Frankfurt / Main GERMANY. There is no case or other items with the medal. It was hidden on a attic with other WWII ( german ) items. Maybe from a collector who stored it there and now it was found by a other person. Michael
roadrunner Posted September 29, 2016 #284 Posted September 29, 2016 Hello A few days ago I posted a link to the LOM Chief Commander made by BB&B in Sterling with number 38 to Sir Sholto Douglas. http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30008542 Here is the picture of the reverse. THE PICTURE IS COPYRIGHT by IWM ! I received the permission to post it here. "... Dear Michael, Thanks for your email. The image that was sent you is only a reference copy for internal use only and ordinarily would not be allowed to be distributed. I have however, queried this with Axxx Jxxxxxxx and he is happy to allow this in this instance. Please note that the obverse image however, is IWM copyright and will need to be credited as such. Kind regards, ... " Michael
Dave Posted December 9, 2016 #287 Posted December 9, 2016 Pure dumb luck...I ran across this one. Not something I've ever particularly needed or wanted, but I ended up buying it! This is Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit 161 (better to have been 151, but oh well...) I need to find my scale and see how heavy this is...it's a monster of a medal and solid sterling silver to boot! Probably the most impressive US medal I've had a chance to hold (well, aside from the early Gold Lifesaving medal...those are amazing...) Enjoy!
roadrunner Posted December 9, 2016 #288 Posted December 9, 2016 @ Dave Great find. Only if you hold this medal once in your own hands you can imagine how impressive this medal is. @ all If you read the USMF topics you will learn a lot. I have read this topic and the "Call of Duty" and so I know what treasure it was when if I saw the pictures of that medal with number 73. Happy collecting Michael
roadrunner Posted September 30, 2017 #289 Posted September 30, 2017 The Legion of Merit has four degrees but only the degree of Legionnaire should be awarded to US military personel. By a mistake only a few of the degree of Officer were awarded to US military personel. General Lyman Louis Lemnitzer was one of these and he has worn this on his ribbon bar. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Lemnitzer .
roadrunner Posted October 22, 2017 #290 Posted October 22, 2017 This is the first time I saw a Legion of Merit ribbon with gold stars and a oak leaf cluster. Here is the link to the original topic http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/299475-unusual-usmc-generals-ribbon-set/ USMC Lieutenant General "... Woods was awarded his first three Legions of Merit (to include a V device for valor) by the Department of the Navy. His fourth award of the Legion of Merit came from an Army command. Thus, his ribbon bar shows two gold stars, one bronze oak leaf cluster, and the V device as awarded for valor as a Marine officer in World War II. " Thanks to Allen for the information. Michael .
sampo Posted November 2, 2017 #291 Posted November 2, 2017 Hello Guys, Just could not keep this one to myself, a Legion of merit commander to a Dutch general. Enjoy
sampo Posted November 2, 2017 #292 Posted November 2, 2017 Hi Sorry, Wrong picture in the second post, moderator feel free to remove the double message! Here the reverse of the commander Legion of merit...
jmpmstr Posted April 14, 2018 #293 Posted April 14, 2018 I have an early LOM CC cased from our friend Joe here on the forum......which I believe is posted somewhere in this thread. Arrived today was a beautiful cased set for a BB&B Chief Commander as pretty as she can be. #53. The stamping of the BB&B looks like B&B because the first B didn't stamp completely but you can see the edge of the letter. Also the S from STERLING is also a partial strike but visible under the loupe. The patina and enamel is marvelous. Badge has a beautiful high vault to it....just a beauty IMO
roadrunner Posted April 14, 2018 #294 Posted April 14, 2018 Sal That is a fantastic medal. I have never seen a LOM CC with such a low number. Could you post a picture showing the compleate reverse ? Michael
Allan H. Posted April 14, 2018 #295 Posted April 14, 2018 Here's the photo of the back that Sal sent to me... This medal is GORGEOUS! Allan
dskjl Posted February 16, 2019 #297 Posted February 16, 2019 Are these traceable? i have a navy #471 and would love to get some background.
roadrunner Posted February 16, 2019 #298 Posted February 16, 2019 Are these traceable? i have a navy #471 and would love to get some background. @ dskjl Please post pictures of the front and reverse. What your #471 makes a Navy version ? Michael
4STARCHRIS Posted February 17, 2019 #299 Posted February 17, 2019 This is the actual Lemnitzer uniform I had. notice the LOM officer ribbon. 4starchris
4STARCHRIS Posted February 17, 2019 #300 Posted February 17, 2019 From the collection of his medals I posted earlier medal grouping. 4starchris
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