Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Officer Degree With Correct Gold Tone Full Wrap Brooch With “Small Numbers” and Locking Catch U.S. Artillery in the standard long form

in the standard long form indicating years into the current emperor's reign: 昭 和 二 十 年 一 月

Equipped with a map

the companies of the 818th operated separately

The inside of the cap is lined with brown light canvas

It was then repainted on the outside with a very nice replicated "panel camouflage" pattern

Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Officer Degree With Correct Gold Tone Full Wrap Brooch With “Small Numbers” and Locking Catch U.S. Artillery in the standard long formOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Legion of Merit 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 governments. The Officer Degree of the Legion of Merit Medal is, on a wreath of green