nazi period DIPLOMATS dagger no handles established the Legion of Merit

established the Legion of Merit and provided that the medal 'shall have suitable appurtenances and devices and not more than four degrees

The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 recognises service by Australia’s armed forces and Volunteer Defence Corps during World War II

The reverse shows the Southern Cross overlaid on spreading rays and surrounded by a cog: a traditional symbol for the spirit of co-operation between the Australian Defence Force and the community

Executive Order 10600

The Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 is awarded for service in the 30-year period following World War II

nazi period DIPLOMATS dagger no handles established the Legion of Meritnice dagger apart from the pearl handles good exercise for someone to carve some new ones these sold in my old shop for 250 dollars