The bronze 'V' for valor emblem denotes that the recipient was awarded the decoration for an act of gallantry, in having performed an act of valorThe silk corded riband fitted with a 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar, this retaining its original long hinged pin and intricate drop lock clasp fittings as issuedThe reverse of the crimp brooch indented with the contract hallmark for 'Graco-GI'The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces 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 gradesThe 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 CrossAn attractive item of United States insignia, and as awarded for all post 1990 wars and operations, for example Gulf War, Kosovo, Balkans, Somalia, Gulf War. Afghanistan War and the Global War On TerrorismCondition: EF