Hobza Posted March 29, 2010 From my WW2 collection.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo Posted April 22, 2010 Hi Folks, The first recipient of this medal in any degree was a Brazilian General in 1942!! Name: Brigadier General Amaro Soares Bittencourt - Brazilian Army. Info from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_of_Merit Best regards, Ricardo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROY222 Posted April 22, 2010 A scan of what appears to be a Legion of Merit lapel pin is below along with a WWII PH lapel pin for size comparison. The lapel pin screws on. No visable markings. I don't know what type of LOM it was for. Chief Commander comes to mind since it looks like the medal/badge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLeo Posted April 22, 2010 Lots of very nice LOM picutres ..I enjoy going through and reading this thread. I don't have a separate pic of just the LOM so here is a small group. This LOM is not named (nor the others) but they are from a retired Marine Colonel that I obtained awhile back when I got his three dress uniforms. It's a modern era since he retired around 2000 or 2001 IIRC. RIP Molly...Oct. 2000 - July 2013 For 13 years you have been my best friend and companion, giving love and asking only for love in return. May you rest now, free from your pain. I will miss you girl, and will keep you in my heart forever....the sweetest dog and best friend ever! I'll see you again one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbulow Posted April 22, 2010 Hi all, This is a very interresting thread, I've gained a lot of knowledge on this very nice award. Regards, Kerry Looking for any American medal named to the surname "BULOW". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12A54 Posted May 1, 2010 A bit unconventional. But nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Endgame 1945 Posted May 1, 2010 Since this thread has been reborn, I will soon be able to display my newest addition to a growing collection "Everyday sounds like the 4th of July." -Anonymous Combat Engineer from 6th Army ........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigJohn#3RD Posted May 1, 2010 Since this thread has been reborn, I will soon be able to display my newest addition to a growing collection It is very striking when you take a close look at it. Gives me new respect for the look of award. Here is the only one I have. Regards John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbulow Posted May 5, 2010 Hello All, Here is a Legion of Merit degree of Officer to an Australian Officer, Lt Colonel William Vere Jardine-Blake. He served during WW1 and WW2 and is one of only six Australians who recieved this award during WW2. Regards, Kerry Bulow Looking for any American medal named to the surname "BULOW". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted May 24, 2011 My newest LoM..... WWII General Charles Thrasher was Instrumental on D-Day. **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted May 24, 2011 **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted May 24, 2011 **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Posted May 24, 2011 A bit unconventional. But nice. I've got to ask...what's the story on this group? It's nothing short of odd... Dave Only a weak society needs government protection or intervention before it pursues its resolve to preserve the truth. Truth needs neither handcuffs nor a badge for its vindication. -Supreme Court Justice Anthony KennedyPeace is not the absence of war, but the defense of hard-won freedom. -Anton LaGuardia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4STARCHRIS Posted May 24, 2011 Here is MSG LLewellyn Chilson, Recipient of 3 dsc that day as well. 4starchris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12A54 Posted May 24, 2011 I've got to ask...what's the story on this group? It's nothing short of odd... Dave Dave - these are my personal awards. They are the three that make all others redundant and that best sum up my service. I do also have a full set, but prefer these simple three and the elegant but foreign way a Canadian friend mounted them. The LOM is old and gorgeous as is the SM. My kids don't know what they are and will likely discard them some day. I hope that in the distant future they end up in a passionate collector's hands and on this forum with the question asked of why some doofus mounted them this way. The truth is that I just like them like this. Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted May 25, 2011 Chris, THAT IS A GREAT MEDAL!! :thumbsup: **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kanemono Posted May 27, 2011 Here is a group of miniature medals that belonged to Rear Admiral James Kepler Davis U.S. Navy. Rear Admiral Davis was a 1916 graduate if the Naval Academy and retired in 1947. The group is named and I think mounted in England and in a Spink box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4STARCHRIS Posted May 27, 2011 What a great set of minis. Thank you for posting. 4starchris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorwichCadet Posted May 28, 2011 Here's my fathers display including LoM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Posted May 28, 2011 Here's my fathers display including LoM. Did you ever find anything out about his Defense Distinguished Service Medal? It shouldn't be at the bottom, it should be the very first ribbon. Dave Only a weak society needs government protection or intervention before it pursues its resolve to preserve the truth. Truth needs neither handcuffs nor a badge for its vindication. -Supreme Court Justice Anthony KennedyPeace is not the absence of war, but the defense of hard-won freedom. -Anton LaGuardia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted May 28, 2011 That is a outstanding career displayed beautifully. :bravo: **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuftStalg1 Posted June 2, 2011 Ok, here are some shots of a framed setup I made for my displays with the history and description of the grades. And the others are a few of my cased sets. The LOM is one of the most attractive of the US medals in my opinion and has always been one of my favorites. :thumbsup: And being the only one in different grades for foreigners the possibilities are endless! With the flash OFF the un-natural light made the blue background look purple! WANT TO BUY: Titled case set "U.S. Typhus Commission"; Titled case "Medal for Merit"; ASMIC: 1677 OMSA: 6045 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
