United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Auction Letter from the Royal Navy

Letter from the Royal Navy Acknowledging His Being Mentioned in Despatches in the London Gazette (the Royal Navy insignia in gold-coloured ink at the top

the reverse presents the inscription ANNO MCMXLVIII

/ DIED IN HIS COUNTRY'S SERVICE / 30 JAN

pinned with a gilded bronze rank pip and gilded magnetic metal button with a raised anchor

the seal measuring 160 mm in diameter

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade Auction Letter from the Royal NavyIn 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 "G 23" (Ira Green) on the brooch, 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 services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the