A Second War American Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, Named To John F. Mccarthy, Cased Hold A mint and unissued DAK

A mint and unissued DAK (Deutsches Afrikakorps/German Africa Corps) Campaign cuff title

A sea of flowers gave testimony to the popularity of the deceased

retiring in 1871 as Commander-in-Chief of the Artillery

and Major in the 2nd Lincoln Militia in 1806

he attested for overseas service at Valcartier in September 1914

A Second War American Legion Of Merit, Legionnaire Grade, Named To John F. Mccarthy, Cased Hold A mint and unissued DAKUnited States; Bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, 45. 5 mm x 47. 2 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 10. 5 mm x 36 mm ribbon bar with pinback and two 4 mm x 17 mm enamelled ribbon bars with button hole attachments, in their hardshelled case of issue, marked "LEGION OF MERIT" above "LEGIONNAIRE" on the lid, exhibiting light scuffing on the lid, case