United States. A Legion Of Merit, Chief Commander, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity with its mint original paper

with its mint original paper wrapping and its wax paper packet of issue

Neilson contracted some sort of illness but his records do not indicate its nature

fingermarks

included is his son's Sports Badge Award Document: 15 Pages

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Chief Commander, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity with its mint original paperTwo piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 74. 5 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on the reverse, extremely fine. Footnote: The 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