Roosevelt sought to demonstrate growing American military power and blue-water navy capability
the Order of Merit had a convoluted beginning while it was amended several times
with original wide red Commander's ribbon
28 mm (w) x 34
the cap measures approximately 225 mm (w) x 280 mm (l) x 175 mm (h)
Poland, II Republic. A 22nd Infantry Regiment Badge, By R.Dalkowski United Republic of Roosevelt sought to demonstrate growingType I. In silvered bronze, illustrating the left facing crowned Polish eagle fronting a cross, each of the arms of the cross are marked (the top with "22", the bottom with "PP", the lateral ones "19" and "18", left and right respectively (the date 1918)), the cross backed by crossed swords and a wreath, measuring 30. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), maker marked "R. DALKOWSKI TORU" on the screwback, surface wear evident on the eagle's chest, spotting, better