United States. A Legion Of Honor Membership Badge In Gold, C.1890 Auction a field-worn and uniform-removed example

a field-worn and uniform-removed example in very fine condition

the reverse with a functional hinge/catch assembly

It did not obey orders to merge with the Home Army in 1944 and was a part of the Military Organization Lizard Union faction

Generals Issue - Breast star

(Zivil-Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz 1

United States. A Legion Of Honor Membership Badge In Gold, C.1890 Auction a field-worn and uniform-removed exampleIn Gold with red, white and blue enamels, weighing 6. 4 grams, hallmarked on the pin, 37. 5 mm (w) x 36. 3 mm (h), horizontal pinback, fine chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 10 o'clock, light contact on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The American Legion of Honor was a fraternal benefit order that was active in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. In its heyday, it was one of the best known benefit