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The Legion of Merit Medal is awarded to those members of the United States Armed Forces who show exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault was one of the first reciepients of this award, and was given it for his leadership of the Flying Tigers and the Fourteenth Air Force in the Second World War.

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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Legion of merit medal; gold disk with white enamel Maltese cross; 13 stars in center of cross; red ribbon with 2 outside white stripes. Dimensions 3-D: 4.4 x 1.3 x 7.6cm (1 3/4 x 1/2 x 3 in.)
 Materials Medal - Gold
Ribbon - Silk
 Inventory Number A19630379000 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Anna Chennault Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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