United States: United States Information Agency Meritorious Honor Award (Obsolete)

The decoration fitted with 9mm crimp brooch that retain the original intricate long hinged pin & drop lock clasp fittings as issued. The reverse of the mounting brooch with government contractor hallmark 'LIGI'

The Meritorious Honor Award is an award of the United States Information Agency, an independent agency charged with public diplomacy which has since been merged into the Department of State. Similar versions of the same award exist for the United States Agency for International Development, the Department of State, and the former Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. This award has been replaced with the State Department's Meritorious Honor Award. This award was presented to groups or individuals in recognition of a special act or service or sustained outstanding performance

The award consists of a certificate signed by an assistant secretary, an official of equivalent rank or the USIA Director

A rare seen - now obsolete - Federal award

Condition: EF

Code: 23686