United States. A Presidential Medal Of Merit "For Exhibition Purposes Only" certificate_of_authenticity superb example

superb example

oval bronze alloy

the Hohenzollern Honor Cross Third Class with swords

Black finished leather washer remains relatively supple and is intact

with hand crafted lugs

United States. A Presidential Medal Of Merit "For Exhibition Purposes Only" certificate_of_authenticity superb exampleInstituted in 1942. 1942 1952. In bronze gilt with blue, white and green enamels, engraved "FOR EXHIBITION PURPOSES ONLY" on the reverse, measuring 38. 7 mm (w) x 60. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Merit was, during the period it was awarded, the highest civilian decoration of the United States, awarded by the President of the United States, to