United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Newly Listed 1936 at Riga

1936 at Riga

winning first prize in the regimental pistol marksmanship competition

worn and very fine condition

Himmler had assigned to him the leadership of the SS Cavalry Brigade

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Newly Listed 1936 at RigaIn bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, maker marked "LI GI"(Lordship Industries, Government Inspected) on the brooch, spotting evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding