Original U.S. WWII Era Commander Degree Legion of Merit With Correct Neck Ribbon - Awarded To Chief of Staff and Higher U.S. Documents & Books The ribbon is attached through

The ribbon is attached through the medals rectangular ribbon loop

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1800-1825

Blade Style: Clip-point "Bowie" Style

Another crew survivor’s account regarding the tail gunner

Late in the month of May the 453rd moved to an airfield four rules north of Augsburg Germany

Original U.S. WWII Era Commander Degree Legion of Merit With Correct Neck Ribbon - Awarded To Chief of Staff and Higher U.S. Documents & Books The ribbon is attached throughOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely example of a Commander Degree Legion of Merit. The Legion of Merit (LOM) 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 eight uniformed services of the United States as well as to military and political figures of foreign governments.