United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Degree Case, C.1945 Newly Listed A large award in silver

A large award in silver with red enameled cross with gilt framing

and a mark of “oLc” for maker Overhoff & Cie

Silver Cross court mounted

Don’t squander

One issued to Karl Bartosch (b

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Degree Case, C.1945 Newly Listed A large award in silverInstituted in 1942. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, the exterior with a black thatched look cloth covering on all sides, the lid bearing the inscription "LEGION OF MERIT" above "LEGIONNAIRE" framed by two wavy rules, the inside rules with floral designs in the corners, all in gold coloured ink, inside lid lined in champagne colored satin and padded, deep yellow felt and padded medal bed, hinged, measuring 87 mm (w) x 165 mm (h) x 32. 7 mm