Legion of Merit Officer Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~6582_MAJ-ES the Valor device is approved

the Valor device is approved as an attachment to the decoration

including wings

Letters Branch Insignia

the new physicians are promoted to the rank of Lieutenant (O-3) and enter active duty as medical interns (PGY-1) at a Naval Hospital

have performed either an exceedingly heroic act

Legion of Merit Officer Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~6582_MAJ-ES the Valor device is approvedLegion of Merit Officer Miniature Medal The Legion of Merit Medal (LM, LOM) is a decoration presented by the United States Armed Forces to members of the United States Military, as well as foreign military members and political figures, who have displayed exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The performance must be of significant importance and far exceed what is expected by normal standards.