United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander United Republic of manufactured by BAYER

manufactured by BAYER

Johnston signed his Attestation Paper with the Winnipeg Light Infantry on June 24

attached to two silvered bronze fob panels

numbered "25"

bearing machine-embroidered silver-grey threaded oak leaves

United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander United Republic of manufactured by BAYERInstituted July 20, 1942. In bronze gilt and multi coloured enamels, featuring a white enamelled five point Maltese cross with ball finials and wreath segments, dark blue enamelled centre medallion, the reverse in red and white enamelled arms, featuring banner around the arms, suspended from a wreath and integral loop, worn on original neck ribbon with multiple buttons for closure, measures 57. 8 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h) inclusive of integral wreath,