Canada, Cef. A 118Th Infantry Battalion "North Waterloo Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge United Republic of The Legion of Merit (Commander

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)

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Canada, Cef. A 118Th Infantry Battalion "North Waterloo Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge United Republic of The Legion of Merit (CommanderIn browning copper, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact but bent back, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northern Waterloo County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Kitchener under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed January 26, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. M. O. Lochead with a strength of 15 officers and 231 other ranks. In England, the