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The Legion of Merit (Commander Degree) is one of only two United States military decorations to be issued as a neck order (the other being the Medal of Honor) and the only United States military decoration which may be issued in award degrees (much like an order of chivalry or certain Orders of Merit). The Legion of Merit is seventh in the order of precedence of all U.S. military awards and is worn after the Defense Superior Service Medal and before the Distinguished Flying Cross. In contemporary use in the U.S. Armed Forces, the Legion of Merit is typically awarded to Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force general officers and colonels, and Navy and Coast Guard flag officers and captains occupying senior command or very senior staff positions in their respective services. It may also be awarded to officers of lesser rank, senior warrant officers (typically in command positions at the rank of CW5), and to very senior enlisted personnel (typically in the rank of CSM and SMA in the Army, FLTCM and MCPON in the Navy, CMSAF in the Air Force and SgtMajMC in the Marine Corps), but these instances are less frequent, typically by exception, and the circumstances vary by branch of service. Authority to award the Legion of Merit is reserved for general officers and flag officers in pay grade O-9 (e.g., Lieutenant General and Vice Admiral) and above, civilian Department of Defense personnel at assistant service secretary or Assistant Secretary of Defense level and above, or equivalent secretary-level civilian personnel with the Department of Homeland Security with direct oversight of the U.S. Coast Guard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127335866645,"sku":"W5917","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ci19_1200.jpg?v=1692888467"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-legion-of-merit-legionnaire-degree-case-c1945-w5940","title":"United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Degree Case, C.1945","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted in 1942. 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Authority to award the Legion of Merit is reserved for general officers and flag officers in pay grade O-9 (e.g., Lieutenant General and Vice Admiral) and above, civilian Department of Defense personnel at assistant service secretary or Assistant Secretary of Defense level and above, or equivalent secretary-level civilian personnel with the Department of Homeland Security with direct oversight of the U.S. Coast Guard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127395963157,"sku":"W5940","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_18373.jpg?v=1692888608"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-legion-of-merit-legionnaire-grade-c1965-w6072","title":"United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, C.1965","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted in 1942. 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Accompanied by its 35.5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar with clasp, in their hardshelled case of issue, padded exterior, scuffing evident on the bottom, case near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Legion of Merit (LOM) 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 seven uniformed services of the United States, as well as to military and political figures of foreign governments. The medal was announced in War Department Bulletin No. 40, dated August 5, 1942. Executive Order 9260, dated October 29, 1942, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, establishing the rules for the Legion of Merit, and requiring the President's approval for the award. The Legion of Merit (Commander degree) is one of only two United States military decorations to be issued as a neck order (the other being the Medal of Honor) and the only United States military decoration that may be issued in award degrees (much like an order of chivalry or certain Orders of Merit), although the degrees including a neck riband are only awarded to non-U.S. nationals. The Legion of Merit is seventh in the order of precedence of all U.S. military awards and is worn after the Defense Superior Service Medal and before the Distinguished Flying Cross. In contemporary use in the U.S. Armed Forces, the Legion of Merit is typically awarded to Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force general officers and colonels, and Navy and Coast Guard flag officers and captains occupying senior command or very senior staff positions in their respective services. It may also be awarded to officers of lesser rank, senior warrant officers (typically in command positions at the rank of CW5), and to very senior enlisted personnel (typically in the rank of CSM and SMA in the Army, FLTCM and MCPON in the Navy, CMSAF in the Air Force and SgtMajMC in the Marine Corps), but these instances are less frequent, typically by exception, and the circumstances vary by branch of service. Authority to award the Legion of Merit is reserved for general officers and flag officers in pay grade O-9 (e.g., Lieutenant General and Vice Admiral) and above, civilian Department of Defense personnel at assistant service secretary or Assistant Secretary of Defense level and above, or equivalent secretary-level civilian personnel with the Department of Homeland Security with direct oversight of the U.S. Coast Guard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133089992981,"sku":"W7304.RL1","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/94_m21_mnc5503_1.jpg?v=1692903816"},{"product_id":"united-states-two-awards-decorations-boxed-m0076-76rl2","title":"United States. Two Awards \u0026 Decorations, Boxed","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Air Force Distinguished Service Medal. Instituted in 1960. In bronze gilt with white enamels, large blue plastic disk in the center, measuring 54 mm (w) x 57.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, in its cardboard box of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Legion of Merit, Legionnaire Grade. Instituted in 1942. In bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, measuring 48.3 mm (w) x 51 mm (h) inclusive of its integral loop suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels. Accompanied by its 36.2 mm (w) x 10.5 mm (h) ribbon bar with dual push pins, maker marked \"N.S. MAYER, INC. \/ M22\" on the reverse of the ribbon bar, in their cardboard box of issue, the Legionnaire Grade identified on the end panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnotes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (AFDSM) is a military decoration of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force and is presented to airmen and guardians to recognize distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the United States while serving in a duty or position of great responsibility. The Air Force Distinguished Service Medal was created by an act of the United States Congress on July 6, 1960 and was first awarded in 1965. Prior to the creation of the Distinguished Service Medal in 1960, United States Air Force airmen were awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal. The medal is the equivalent to the Army's Army Distinguished Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps' Navy Distinguished Service Medal, and the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. 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 eight uniformed services of the United States, as well as to military and political figures of foreign governments. It has four degrees: Chief Commander, Commander, Officer, and Legionnaire. The Legion of Merit (Commander degree) is one of only two United States military decorations to be issued as a neck order (the other being the Medal of Honor), and the only United States military decoration that may be issued in degrees (much like an order of chivalry or certain Orders of Merit), although the degrees including a neck ribbon are only awarded to non-U.S. nationals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134045671701,"sku":"M0076-76.RL2","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc5890_884_1_1.jpg?v=1692906781"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-legion-of-merit-chief-commander-w6791","title":"United States. A Legion Of Merit, Chief Commander","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted in 1942. Two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 74 mm (w) x 71.5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, spotting present on the enamels but they are intact, identification\/price sticker residue evident on the reverse, the pinback exhibiting greening, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Ribbon Bar, measuring 35.5 mm (w) x 10.5 mm (h), with pinback. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Legion of Merit was instituted on July 20, 1942 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States without degree for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States. Awards to foreigners are made in one of four grades as appropriate to their rank and the services rendered: Chief Commander, Commander, Officer and Legionnaire, while American citizens wear the insignia of a Legionnaire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134558327061,"sku":"W6791","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc0407_324.jpg?v=1692907778"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-legion-of-merit-second-war-vietnam-war-group-to-intelligence-officer-edwards-united-states-air-force-w7332","title":"United States. A Legion Of Merit Second War \u0026 Vietnam War Group, To Intelligence Officer Edwards, United States Air Force","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Group of Nineteen: Legion of Merit: Legionnaire Grade; Bronze Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters; Purple Heart (engraved \"L. M. Edwards\" in running script on the reverse); Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters (engraved \"L. M. Edwards\" in capitals on the reverse); Air Medal; Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Air Force Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Good Conduct Medal with Stylized Rope with Two Knots Bar; Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; American Defense Service Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Army of Occupation Medal; National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star; Vietnam Service Medal with Silver Star and two Bronze Stars; Republic of Vietnam: Gallantry Cross with Bronze Palm; Republic of Vietnam: Campaign Medal with 1960- Clasp; all with their original ribbon, eighteen with a brooch pinback, the Air Force Commendation Medal is slotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Army Meritorious Unit Commendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Republic of Vietnam: Gallantry Cross with Bronze Palm Unit Citation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with \"V\" Device and Oak Leaf Cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Air Force Longevity Service Award with two Oak Leaf Clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Air Force NCO PME Graduate Ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. two Enameled Ribbon Bars: Purple Heart, Air Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. U.S. Army Collar Badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. U.S. Army Warrant Officer Collar Badge (marked \"KREW\" on the reverse).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Army Chief Warrant Officer (CW4) Rank Shoulder Badge (marked \"G23\" on the reverse).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11. Air Force Technical Sergeant Rank Insignia Patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12. 7th Air Force Patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13. Vietnam U.S. 1st Signal Brigade Patch. Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and copies of his Award Documents. Near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Laurence Merton Edwards was born on April 26, 1921 in Maine, Social Security Number 006-03-5319. He enlisted with the United States Army (2 217 555) at Augusta, Maine for service during the Second World War. He would serve as a Staff Sergeant with the Army Air Corps, 32nd Fighter Squadron in the Panama Canal Zone (September 1940 - April 1944), later achieving the rank of First Lieutenant with the Army Air Corps and the Army (April 1944 - September 1953). Upon the ceasing of hostilities and the subsequent occupation period, First Lieutenant Edwards transferred from the Army, joining the United States Air Force Reserve (September 1953 - December 1954).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdwards would subsequently become a Technical Sergeant with the United States Air Force (11 016 545) and it was in the Air Force that he would assume the role of Intelligence Officer by June 1953. He would serve in the Air Force in the United States and in Vietnam during the Vietnam War (June 1958 - December 1966), before transferring back for a second stint with the United States Army on December 31, 1966. In the rank of Warrant Officer (W01) or Chief Warrant Officer (CW4) in the Army, he performed two tours of duty in Vietnam and one in Germany (January 1, 1967 - August 31, 1980).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his career, he would see postings and\/or action in Turkey, Vietnam, Germany and Korea, to mention a few of the overseas locations. His Army education included one week of Supervisors Development Training in 1972, five weeks as a Military Personnel Officer in 1973 and two weeks for a Military Management Course in 1975. Edwards received numerous awards during his career, the major ones including the Legion of Merit (Legionnaire Grade), along with nine awards while serving with the United States Army [three Bronze Stars (for the Vietnam War), three Meritorious Service Medals (the first of which was for service in Germany), an Air Medal and two Army Commendation Medals] and two while serving with the United States Air Force [two Air Force Commendation Medals]. (a) Chief Warrant Officer Edwards was a recipient of the Legion of Merit (Legionnaire Grade, although the award date is unacknowledged in his paperwork), the award itself established on July 20, 1942 and awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States, without degree, for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States, in four grades: Chief Commander, Commander, Officer and Legionnaire. The paperwork accompanying this group contains eleven citations for the following awards, with detailed descriptions for each: (b) Chief Warrant Officer Edwards, United States Army received three Bronze Stars for participation in the Vietnam War:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(i) the first Bronze Star for \"outstanding meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam\" (September 1967 - September 1968);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(ii) the second Bronze Star with First Oak Leaf Cluster for having \"distinguished himself by outstandingly meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam\" (February 1, 1971 - June 1, 1971);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(iii) the third Bronze Star with Second Oak Leaf Cluster for having \"distinguished himself by outstandingly meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam\" (October 10, 1970 - September 24, 1971). (c) Chief Warrant Officer Edwards, United States Army received three Meritorious Service Medals:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(i) the first MSM \"for outstanding meritorious service in Europe.....(having)....distinguished himself in successive assignments as Chief of the Personnel Records Division and as Chief of the Personnel Actions Division of the 574th Personnel Service Company\" (November 1968 - September 1970);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(ii) the second MSM with First Oak Leaf Cluster while serving in the Adjutant General's Corps for having \"distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service as Chief, Administrative Office, Office of the Chief, Army Reserve\" (November 15, 1971 - August 31, 1973);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(iii) the third MSM with Second Oak Leaf Cluster \"for exceptionally meritorious service while assigned to USARR VIII (U.S. Army Readiness Region 8), Denver, Colorado, with duty station Salina, Kansas\" (October 20, 1973 - April 8, 1977). (d) Chief Warrant Officer Edwards, United States Army received the Air Medal for \"distinguishing himself by meritorious achievement while participating in sustained aerial flight in support of combat ground forces of the Republic of Vietnam. During this time he actively participated in more than twenty-five aerial missions over hostile territory in support of counterinsurgency operations\" (October 1967 - April 1968). (e) Chief Warrant Officer Edwards, United States Army received two Army Commendation Medals:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(i) the first ACM \"for meritorious service while serving as Unit Personnel Technician, Center Consolidated Unit Personnel Section, Military Personnel Division, Adjutant General Section, U.S. Army School\/Training Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia\" (January 9, 1967 - September 18, 1967);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(ii) the second ACM with First Oak Leaf Cluster \"for meritorious service in the performance of his duties as Personnel Management Officer, U.S. Army Military Personnel Center - Korea\" (April 1977 - March 1978). (f) Edwards received two Air Force Commendation Medals:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(i) the first AFCM in the rank of Staff Sergeant, United States Air Force for having \"distinguished himself by meritorious service as a Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Military and Civilian Military Branch, and later Sergeant Major of TUSLOG (United States Logistics Group, Turkey) Detachment 61\" (August 4, 1960 - April 30, 1962);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(ii) the second AFCM with First Oak Leaf Cluster in the rank of Technical Sergeant, United States Air Force for having \"distinguished himself by meritorious service while assigned to the Officer Manning Branch, Directorate of Personnel, Headquarters Seventh Air Force, Tan Son Nhut Airfield, Republic of Vietnam\" (June 5, 1965 - May 14, 1966). Edwards received a Purple Heart, although it is unclear as to when it was issued, or the extent of the injury sustained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was also a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, the Army Good Conduct Medal with Stylized Rope with Two Knots Bar, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. For his Second World War service, he was awarded the American Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. For his Vietnam War service, he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with Silver Star and two Bronze Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Palm and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960- Clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, he received the Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Palm Unit Citation, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with \"V\" Device and Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Force Longevity Service Award with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Force NCO PME Graduate Ribbon. Edwards was discharged from active service at Fort Riley, Kansas, upon his retirement from the United States Army in the rank of Chief Warrant Officer (CW4), credited with forty years' military service, split between the Army and the Air Force, from 1940 to 1980. He was married to Eloise M. Schulte Edwards (born May 8, 1924 in Ellinwood, Barton County, Kansas; died April 27, 1996, age 71 in Salina, Saline County, Kansas). Laurence Merton Edwards died on October 9, 1995, at the age of 74. Both he and his wife are buried in Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina, Saline County, Kansas, Plot: Blk 31, Lot 19, Spaces 08 and 07, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134582575381,"sku":"W7332","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc0486_352.jpg?v=1692907822"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-legion-of-merit-chief-commander-w5662rl1","title":"United States. A Legion Of Merit, Chief Commander","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 73.5 mm (w) x 70.5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on the reverse, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Legion of Merit (LOM) 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 seven uniformed services of the United States, as well as to military and political figures of foreign governments. The Legion of Merit (Commander Degree) is one of only two United States military decorations to be issued as a neck order (the other being the Medal of Honor) and the only United States military decoration which may be issued in award degrees (much like an order of chivalry or certain Orders of Merit). The Legion of Merit is seventh in the order of precedence of all U.S. military awards and is worn after the Defense Superior Service Medal and before the Distinguished Flying Cross. In contemporary use in the U.S. Armed Forces, the Legion of Merit is typically awarded to Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force general officers and colonels, and Navy and Coast Guard flag officers and captains occupying senior command or very senior staff positions in their respective services. It may also be awarded to officers of lesser rank, senior warrant officers (typically in command positions at the rank of CW5), and to very senior enlisted personnel (typically in the rank of CSM and SMA in the Army, FLTCM and MCPON in the Navy, CMSAF in the Air Force and SgtMajMC in the Marine Corps), but these instances are less frequent, typically by exception, and the circumstances vary by branch of service. Authority to award the Legion of Merit is reserved for general officers and flag officers in pay grade O-9 (e.g., Lieutenant General and Vice Admiral) and above, civilian Department of Defense personnel at assistant service secretary or Assistant Secretary of Defense level and above, or equivalent secretary-level civilian personnel with the Department of Homeland Security with direct oversight of the U.S. Coast Guard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135799283989,"sku":"W5662.RL1","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c19-4591_1.jpg?v=1692912099"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-legion-of-merit-commander-eu23502","title":"United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted July 20, 1942. 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Instituted 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 57.8 mm (w) x 65 mm (h- inclusive of integral wreath), enamels intact, in very fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Chief Commander Breast Badge. Instituted 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, reverse offers a horizontal pin with central engraving UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, measures 73 mm (w) x 70.2 mm (h), enamels intact, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth decorations contained in a single case, a blue leathered exterior marked UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, interior with a white plastic lid, removable grey velvet medalbed, measures 110 mm (w) x 180 mm (h) x 28 mm (d), light wear, does not snap shut, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49673417130261,"sku":"W8479","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_W8479_4.jpg?v=1773413314"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-legionnaire-of-merit-w8514","title":"United States. 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MOSELEY, very fine. \u003cbr\u003eA European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, in bronze, with an arrowhead device (for amphibious\/airborne assaults), a silver star (replacing five bronze stars), and two bronze stars, full size, light wear, extremely fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn American Campaign Medal, in bronze, full size, light wear, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Army of Occupation medal, in bronze, with JAPAN clasp, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Second War Victory Medal, in bronze, full size, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Vietnam Service Medal, in bronze, full size, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Vietnam Medal, bronze gilt and enamels, with 1960 clasp, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Vietnamese Hazardous Service Medal, in bronze gilt and yellow enamels, full size, original ribbon with dual prong pins, gilt wear, near very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo collar tabs, in brass and enamel, two pins on the reverse of each, both very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: Woodford Tanner Moseley was born in 1917 in Livermore, McLean, Kentucky. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe enlisted for the Second War on July 18, 1942, while he was a student at Western KY State Teachers College in Indiana. He entered the U.S Army chemical warfare as a second lieutenant. Throughout the war, he served with the Second Chemical Mortar Battalion in the European Theater of Operations. He obtained the rank of colonel, and had a master’s degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and George Washington University. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis military assignments included Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York; Executive Officer, For Detrick, Maryland; Chemical Advisor to the First ROK Army in Korea; and Economic Defense Officer in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe married Clara Marie in February 1944 in Tacoma Park, Maryland. Clara was a graduate of the University of Maryland. During the war, she was chief clerk in the office of Chief CHaplain, Headquarters European Command, for two years, in Germany. Moseley moved to Winston-Salem to serve as a high school ROTC instructor, and later worked at Wake Forest University.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe was discharged from the Army on July 31, 1972. Moseley died on July 5, 1999 in North Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49757944545557,"sku":"M0041-344","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_M0041-344_2.jpg?v=1770744908"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-silver-star-meritorious-service-and-legion-of-merit-vietnam-group-to-major-vaughn-25th-division-m0041-343","title":"United States. A Silver Star, Meritorious Service and Legion of Merit Vietnam Group to Major Vaughn, 25th Division","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Meritorious Service Medal, in bronze, reverse engraved L.C. Vaughn, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Silver Star, in silver gilt, reverse engraved LUTHER C. VAUGHN, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Army Commendation Medal, in bronze, reverse engraved L.C. VAUGHN, with V device and two Oak Leaf Clusters on the ribbon, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Bronze Star, in bronze, reverse not engraved, V device on the ribbon, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Air Medal, in bronze,reverse not engraved, two 1 devices on the ribbon, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Legionnaire of Merit, in bronze and enamels, reverse engraved LUTHER C VAUGHN, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Armed Forces Expeditionary Forces, in bronze, original ribbon with bronze, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA National Defense reproduction, in bronze, on ribbon with bronze star device, very fine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Republic of Vietnam Service medal, in bronze, two bronze stars on the ribbon, very fine. Accompanied by a duplicate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo Vietnam Service, in bronze and enamels, a 1960- clasp on each, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Vietnam Armed Forces Honourable Service Medal, in brass, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Korea Defense Service Medal replica, in bronze gilt, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mixed lot of insignia including shoulder flashes, collar tabs, badges and insignia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by paper duplicates of his citations for various awards. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Luther Cornelius Vaughn was born on the family farm near Barrineau Park and the Perdido River in rural Escambia County Florida in 1930. After graduating from Tate High School in Cantonment, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he joined the US Army Reserve and graduated in 1953.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe entered active duty in the US Army on June 21, 1954, and retired on March 31, 1979. During his 26-year career in the Army, he served in overseas tours in Germany, Lebanon, South Korea, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. He earned the Jumpmaster Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, Special Forces Crest and Green Beret. His decorations include the Silver Star Medal; Legion of Merit; Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device; Meritorious Service Medal; Air Medal with 11 Oak Leaf Clusters; Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters; Meritorious Unit Citation with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster; National Defense Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Gold Star, Silver Star and Bronze Star; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He also earned a Masters of Arts Degree from the University of Missouri.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe progressed through the ranks of infantry unit commander, parachutist, special forces officer, instructor, staff officer, adjutant\/ adjutant general. He served in Korea, Vietnam, Hawaii, Laos and Thailand. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVaughn’s Silver Star was for actions 12 July 1967 in Tay Ninh Province, when he took command of an operation after the battalion commander’s helicopter was hit by ground fire. His Legion of Merit was for service as adjutant, 25th Division Support Command in Vietnam. His MSM was acting commander, 10th Special Forces Group, February 1971-December 1972. He received Expeditionary Medals for service in Lebanon and Laos. He retired in 1979.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVaughn’s Silver Star citation states “For gallantry in actions Major Vaughn distinguished himself by heroic actions on 12 July 1967, while serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry as battalion S-3 during a combat operation in Tay Ninh Province in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Vaughn’s unit conducted an airborne assault against a Viet Cong battalion west of the Oriental River. Two companies were unable to fight their way off the landing zones and sustained several casualties due to intense fire from a Viet Cong bunker complex. When it became evident that the combined fire of artillery, gunships and the companies was insufficient to suppress the fierce Viet Cong fire, the battalion commander committed his reserve company in an enveloping maneuver. Major Vaughn landed with the company under intense enemy fire and unhesitatingly moved to the lead of the assaulting force, directing it into the enemy position. When the battalion commander’s helicopter was struck by fire, and the command group became preoccupied with saving the life of a wounded passenger, Major Vaugn immediately took control of the elements on the ground. He moved about the battlefield, with complete disregard for his own safety, in his quest to maneuver the elements against the enemy positions. When a company became pinned down by fire, taking several casualties, Major Vaughn aggressively moved to an exposed position on its flank and utilizing the scattered elements around him, set up a base of fire. When the reserve company was ordered to withdraw and the battalion directed to consolidate, Major Vaughn led the forces across 800 meters of unsecure and unfamiliar terrain during the dark to attempt a link up with elements of another company. Due to Major Vaughn’s outstanding leadership and valorous actions the mission was successfully completed and the enemy force defeated.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service states: \u003cbr\u003eMajor Luther C. Vaughn, 079508, Infantry, distinguished himself by meritorious service as Battalion Executive Officer of the 1st Battalion, 3rd Basic Combat Training Brigade, United States Army Training Center and Fort Leonard Wood, during the period 27 April 1965 to 15 August 1965, and as the School Liaison Officer, United States Army Training Center and Ford Leonard Wood, Missouri, during the period 16 August 1965 to 8 August 1966. Displaying outstanding leadership ability and professional competence, Major Vaughn was responsible for his battalion’s commendable rating on the Annual General Inspection and the enviable records on the Individual Military Proficiency Tests, Trainfire Qualification and Physical Combat Proficiency Tests. As School Liaison Officer, he diligently applied his erudite knowledge and sound judgment to prove the Commanding General with excellent recommendations for the improvement of the local school system which greatly revised ford Leonard Wood dependent school policies. By coupling exceptional diplomatic skill and resourcefulness with a dynamic personality, he effectively implemented all aspects of the school improvement program. His policies and dedicated efforts resulted in the immediate emedation of school children of military personnel throughout the army. Major Vaugn’s accomplishments and dedicated service reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis oak leaf cluster device was awarded for actions between December 30 1966 to 11 February 1967 for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against a hostile force, while serving with the 25th infantry division. The commendation for this oak leaf cluster states: \u003cbr\u003e“Major Vaughn’s high degree of professionalism, dedicated to duty, and initiative enable him to provide significant assistance to the Supp[ort COmmand units in preparing for the United States ARmy Vietnam Inspector General Inspection which was conducted from 6 to 12 February 1967. He worked many long and arduous hours researching and compiling necessary data from Division, United States Army Vietnam, and Army regulations necessary to prepare 38 of the 76 fact sheets on Department of the Army and United States Army Vietnam special areas of interests required for this inspection. He also edited and staffed the necessary revisions for the remainder of these fact sheets. Major Vaughn’s conscientiousness, persistence , and insistence upon high standards enabled him to accomplish this in an exemplary manner resulting in an extremely comprehensive and informative set of fact sheets, which drew laudatory comments from the United States Army Vietnam Inspector General. He also supervised the conduct of an intensive inspection program to ensure that deficiencies were corrected. The United States Army Vietnam Inspector General commented on the outstanding manner in which unit administration conducted under Major Vaughn’s highly professional supervision.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis V device (second oak leaf cluster) was awarded for actions taken on June 26, 1967. The reason states: “For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force: Major Vaughn distinguished himself by heroic actions on 26 June 1967, while serving as battalion S-3. The battalion was on a search and destroy operation near Duc Hoa, Republic of Vietnam, when they made contact with the Viet Cong force. Major Vaughn was in the command and control helicopter which was flying over the area when an urgent call came for a medical evacuation helicopter. The command and control pilot monitoring the call immediately responded to it, although the landing zone was not secure and intense enemy automatic weapons and rifle grenade fire was being received by the company. The helicopter flew into the landing zone and landed as close to the wounded man as possible. Major Vaughn immediately left the aircraft to aid the two men to carry the litter to the helicopter. Major Vaughn’s courage and his concern for a fellow wounded soldier resulted in the man being successfully evacuated in a minimum amount of time. Major Vaughn then assisted in giving first air to the man until he was delivered to the nearest medical facility. Major Vaughn’s actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis Air Medal was awarded for actions between April 15 1967 to May 8 1967. “During this time he actively participated in more than twenty-five aerial missions over hostile territory in the support of counterinsurgency operations. During all of these missions he displayed the highest order of air discipline and acted in accordance with the best traditions of the service. By his determination to accomplish his mission in spite of the hazards inherent in repeated aerial flights over hostile territory and by his outstanding degree of professionalism and devotion to duty, he has brought credit upon himself, his organization, and the military service. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuther Cornelius Vaughn passed away in 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49757953098005,"sku":"M0041-343","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_M0041-344_12.jpg?v=1770744520"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-legion-of-merit-commander-with-case-carton-c1975-w8666","title":"United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case \u0026 Carton, c.1975","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted July 20, 1942. 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