Legion of Merit Anodized Medal SBBA~Double~11269DBR Subsequent awards are denoted by

Subsequent awards are denoted by wearing a bronze Oak Leaf Cluster on the medal or service ribbon

weapons qualifications

government in a duty of great responsibility

a large eagle device is worn

These awards are solely granted to military personnel for exceptional valor and heroism in combat and fall just short of the Medal of Honor

Legion of Merit Anodized Medal SBBA~Double~11269DBR Subsequent awards are denoted byLegion of Merit Anodized Medal The Legion of Merit Medal (LM, LOM) is a decoration presented by the United States Armed Forces to members of the United States Military, as well as foreign military members and political figures, who have displayed exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The performance must be of significant importance and far exceed what is expected by normal standards. When the