The Legion of Merit, Officer. "Authorized on 20 July 1942 to all members of the United States Armed Forces and foreign nationals, for exceptionally meritorious conduct and achievement in a key position of responsibility. The Officer grade is generally awarded to field grade officers of foreign/freindly armed forces. Bronze miniature of the Legion of Merit is standard on officer grades of this award. Regulation full size, current strike medal with pin back broach from the manufacturer that supplies the U.S. Government."
; "Legion of Merit, Officer")