marked in black handwritten ink "32171297" on the sweatband on both the left and right sides of the cap
and further training with the MG81 in February 1942
The Legion of Merit (Commander Degree) is one of only two United States military decorations to be issued as a neck order (the other being the Medal of Honor) and the only United States military decoration which may be issued in award degrees (much like an order of chivalry or certain Orders of Merit)
flanked by an Army (Heer) eagle insignia on the left and an Air Force (Luftwaffe) eagle insignia on the right
Latvia, Republic. A First War 18Th Army Commemorative Badge Hold marked in black handwritten inkFive piece construction, centrepiece in silver with blue and white enamels, bearing the "WII" monogram in Gold, the badge with the Roman numeral "XVIII" (18th) above and the date "1919" below in silver gilt, the centrepiece ring inscribed "VISU PAR LATVIJU" (All About Latvia), measuring 41. 7 mm (w) x 41. 7 mm (h), screwback with support plate, intact enamels, crazing evident in the blue enamels, light contact on the monogram, better than very fine.