The decoration complete with corded silk riband, suspended from a 9mm crimp brooch. The reverse of the crimp brooch retaining its original hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, and with makers marks 'LIGI'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 eight uniformed services of the United States as well as to military and political figures of foreign governmentsThe Legion of Merit can be awarded in four grades or degrees - the two highest degrees being reserved exclusively for award to foreign & allied military personnelThe 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 CrossCondition: About EF