DS, one page, 8 x 10.25, White House letterhead, no date [circa 1946]. A “Citation for Legion of Merit, Degree of Legionnaire” for Lieutenant Colonel Igor Nikolaievich Smirnov of the Red Army, for “exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service [and who] contributed materially to the success of combined operations against the common enemy in Europe.” Accompanied by the Legion of Merit certificate issued to Smirnov, signed by the Secretary of War and the Adjutant General. In very fine, spotless condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
