Original U.S. WWII Engraved Legion of Merit Medal of Colonel Julian H Baumann with Engraved Serial Number and Date of Award - 64th Chinese Army Chief Liaison Officer

Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is the outstanding officially engraved Legion of Merit medal of Colonel Julian Henry Baumann, who served as Chief Liaison Officer of the 64th Chinese Army and participated in the organization of the China Theater Replacement service at Shanghai. 

The medal is a wrap-brooch, and is beautifully engraved:

8 Oct.
1945
Julian H.
Baumann
O-16326

This is the best engraving we’ve ever seen on a LoM. The brooch is also stamped 8431.

The medal comes with some printed newspaper articles about his awarding of the LoM and Bronze Star.

Comes ready for further research and display.