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 1937 in the cold waters

1937 in the cold waters of Lake Michigan

This glass "Molotow" was especially made for military use in Hungary during WWII

and the dissolution of the Nationale Volksarmee (NVA)

decides to call off the wedding

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

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 1937 in the cold watersOriginal 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