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The Legion of Merit, the first United States decoration created specifically for award to citizens of other nations, was established by an Act of Congress of July 20, 1942, amended by an executive order of March 15, 1955. The reverse of the medal has the motto taken from the Great Seal of the United States “ANNUIT COEPTIS” (He [God] Has Favored Our Undertakings) and the date “MDCCLXXXII” (1782) which is the date of America’s first decoration, the Badge of Military Merit, now known as the Purple Heart. The ribbon design also follows the pattern of the Purple Heart ribbon. Taking into account all service medals soldiers are authorized to wear, per AR 670-1, the Legion of Merit ranks as the ninth highest award, worn after the Defense Superior Service Medal and before the Distinguished Flying Cross.
| Date Taken: | 07.26.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 07.30.2013 21:04 |
| Photo ID: | 984841 |
| VIRIN: | 130726-A-IP604-830 |
| Resolution: | 4391x3217 |
| Size: | 2.73 MB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA, US |
| Hometown: | ATHENS, TX, US |
| Hometown: | FAIRBANKS, AK, US |
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