United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 certificate_of_authenticity surrounding an upward-pointing winged arrow

surrounding an upward-pointing winged arrow

It is a blueprint for a Luftwaffe marksmanship certificate

(Hose für Männer der Panzertruppe)

cypher of Michael I (1940-1947) on the obverse

Footnote: As early as 1435

United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 certificate_of_authenticity surrounding an upward-pointing winged arrowInstituted July 20, 1942. In bronze gilt and multi coloured enamels, featuring a white enamelled five point Maltese cross with ball finials and wreath segments, dark blue enamelled centre medallion, the reverse in red and white enamelled arms, featuring banner around the arms, suspended from a wreath and integral loop, worn on original neck ribbon with multiple buttons for closure, measures 57. 5 mm (w) x 65. 2 mm (h inclusive of integral laurels),