American legion medal

[downindixie]

I've had this medal for a long time.It was made by Whitehead & Hoag.The style of helmut suggests WW1.Does anyone know if it has any special issue?

 

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[MiddenMonster]

I've had this medal for a long time.It was made by Whitehead & Hoag.The style of helmut suggests WW1.Does anyone know if it has any special issue?

Not sure of its meaning, but I would bet that it had a ribbon attached to the top of it.

 

[River Rat]

http://www.legion.org/?section=our_legion&subsection=ol_history&content=ol_history_1919

The war era of the uniform does look like WWI. My guess is some kind of badge given to WWI veterans. It does look old, awesome find. Even today there are many, many awards/pins/badges made for different occasions.

If no one can ID it here on the forum...I would contact the AL National Headquarters http://www.legion.org/?section=our_legion&subsection=ol_ntlheadqtrs&content=ol_ntlheadqtrs

Good luck! Keep us informed if you get it IDed.

RR