United States. A Legion Of Merit, Commander, C.1944 Auction For his efforts during the

For his efforts during the Second World War

Coast Guard Medal (bronze

with only light contact to enamels

Klasse) screwback version by Alois Rettenmaier

the reverse with a circular central medallion depicting the royal cipher of King William I

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Commander, C.1944 Auction For his efforts during theInstituted 1942. In bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 57. 5 mm (w) x 64. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral wreath suspension, on its original ribbon full length neck ribbon with snap closure, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, accompanied by its 17. 8 mm (w) x 9. 7 mm (h) silvered and enameled ribbon bar, near extremely fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of