United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic from October 24

from October 24

one of the rivets broken - thus the eagle is loose

It was awarded for intervention in w

who received wounds to his hand and arm

United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic from October 24Instituted 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. 5 mm (h) inclusive of integral wreath,