Guest Darrell Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 Got this guy in the mail today. I just love it. It is (I believe) from the 70's. The scanned pictures don't do it justice. Much more Golden than what came out. Also the Lapel pin and Ribbon Bar attachment as well .... I must say finall a decent e-bay buy 1.
The Capstone Posted August 4, 2005 Posted August 4, 2005 Darrell,Your award is absolutely beautiful. In prime condition as well. Do you have any numbers on how many recipients there were of this award? A very nice addition to your collection.Capstone
Guest Darrell Posted August 4, 2005 Posted August 4, 2005 Hi,I'm afraid I dont know how many have been awarded. Most of these type (and the next higher grade - Chief Commander) were awarded to Officials of other Countries or Officers from other countries.Even the last reference book "Call of Duty" doesnt give any mention as to how many have been awarded.
Guest Darrell Posted August 15, 2005 Posted August 15, 2005 Well ... the case arrived for the above goodies. Nice Leatherette type .. not the cheap vinyl generic types often encountered today. Also came with the outer Cardboard Box.
Guest Darrell Posted August 15, 2005 Posted August 15, 2005 (edited) And finally ... a couple of pics with all the goodies installed ... if anyone sees something wrong with how they are in the box let me know ... like a jigsaw getting them all in there The ribbon bar and lapel pin have to be attached better I know ... Edited August 15, 2005 by Darrell
Bob Hunter Posted August 15, 2005 Posted August 15, 2005 (edited) Awards to US military personnel officer or enlisted are made only in the Legionaire grade.This is for a big shot from "out of town." Edited August 15, 2005 by Bob Hunter
Guest Darrell Posted August 15, 2005 Posted August 15, 2005 Awards to US military personnel officer or enlisted are made only in the Legionaire grade.This is for a big shot from "out of town."←Yep, Bob is right. The Commander and Chief Commanders were mostly awarded to Heads of State or Generals et. al. of other Nations.I need a nice "earlyish" (1970ish) Cased Chief Commander to fill out my LOM collection ....
Jim Baker Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 Yep, Bob is right. The Commander and Chief Commanders were mostly awarded to Heads of State or Generals et. al. of other Nations.I need a nice "earlyish" (1970ish) Cased Chief Commander to fill out my LOM collection ....←Darrell,I sent you a message at the other place concerning one of these decorations. Check it out and see what you think.Jim
Paul R Posted September 18, 2005 Posted September 18, 2005 Very nice Darrell.←Being in the military for the past 16 years, I have seen a lot of people (ranging from E-9s to O5s and o9s) wearing the Legion of Merit. I have never seen the breast version or the Commanders Style worn on the uniform as such. These must be mega rare or it is worn in the same manner as the basic LOM medal??Best regardsPaul Reck
Paul R Posted September 18, 2005 Posted September 18, 2005 Awards to US military personnel officer or enlisted are made only in the Legionaire grade.This is for a big shot from "out of town."←Whoops, the question has been answered. Sorry about the repetion!Best regardsPaul
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