Legion of Merit

Legion of Merit (English " Legion of Merit " ) was founded on July 20, 1942, the Congress of the United States and is a high military order, which will be awarded to foreign officers and public figures. In addition to the Medal of Honor, he is the only military medal of the United States, which is worn as a neck order.

U.S. orders are usually, unlike many European Medal, awarded only in one stage. If the Order to U.S. soldiers awarded, usually done only a ceremony at the basic level ( Legionnaire ). If it is, however, awarded to soldiers of foreign armed forces or government members and officials of foreign states, he can be given as the only United States orders in various stages ( Legionnaire, Officer, Commander, Chief Commander).

Commander

Officer

Legionnaire

Belt buckle Commander

Belt buckle Officer

Belt buckle Legionnaire

Bearers

  • See: of the Order Legion of Merit
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