Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Officer Degree With Correct Gold Tone Full Wrap Brooch With “Small Numbers” and Locking Catch U.S. Army This collection of items belonged

This collection of items belonged to him and returned with him after the war

The Mk 6 helmet was the standard combat helmet of the British Armed Forces

The shoulder and pocket buttons are of the same type

It still has the original Manufacturer's maker tag around the side vent:

and the dissolution of the Nationale Volksarmee (NVA)

Original U.S. WWII Legion of Merit Officer Degree With Correct Gold Tone Full Wrap Brooch With “Small Numbers” and Locking Catch U.S. Army This collection of items belongedOriginal 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