Legion Of Merit- Chief Commander Star.

[johannis]

   Hello.
  I have add this LOM - Chief Commander in my collection.
  After my research, I belive is made in the 60s to the 70s by IRA Green.
  Please, correct me if I am wrong.
  Because the LOM star look worn,I would like to know who may have borne it.
  Can anyone tell me how many have been awarded and if a holder list exist for the period 60s-70s.
  Every comment is welcome.
  Thanks.
  Regards, Jannis.
 

Edited June 22, 2017 by johannis

[muckaroon1960]

Hi very nice award, any makers marks or symbols anywhere?

[johannis]

Hello.
Thanks for the reply.
I do not know, I have bought this last week from Germany, is always on the way to me.
If I have received it,will looking if has any makers marks or symbols.
Is was really a beautiful award.
It would be really interesting to know how many or who is likely to wear it.
Thanks again.
Regards,Jannis.
 

[muckaroon1960]

Hi Jannis, here's my LOM I have in my collection. Its the Legionnaire version I believe. Has split loop suspender brooch and a makers mark for Williams & Anderson. A diamond with a zig zag or lightning bolt?

I would date this a post war, possibly 1950's to early sixties?

Edited June 26, 2017 by muckaroon1960

[johannis]

Hello.
Very nice LOM and I think is rare,I have never seen one with this maker mark.
I have received my LOM today,in natura is an impressive piece.
The overall width is 2 15⁄16 inches (75 mm) and has an weight of 93.4 gramms  
Has unfortunately not any maker marks.
Regards, Jannis.

 

[muckaroon1960]

Hi Jannis, a very nice award if I may say so...you must be very pleased with it, well done.