United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Degree Case, C.1945 Newly Listed one of the black rayon

one of the black rayon patches with an embroidered label inscribed "A NAZIONALE / NO-Corso Magenta 63" sewn in place

(1942-1945 issue)

BALEVSKY" and number engraved "109" on the reverse

The society is dedicated to perpetuating American ideals and traditions

horizontally-pierced lug on loop for suspension

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Degree Case, C.1945 Newly Listed one of the black rayonInstituted in 1942. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, the exterior with a black thatched look cloth covering on all sides, the lid bearing the inscription "LEGION OF MERIT" above "LEGIONNAIRE" framed by two wavy rules, the inside rules with floral designs in the corners, all in gold coloured ink, inside lid lined in champagne colored satin and padded, deep yellow felt and padded medal bed, hinged, measuring 87 mm (w) x 165 mm (h) x 32. 7 mm