MIL-DTL-3943/13J
DIMENSIONS:
DIAMETER:
-1: 1-7/8 inches (REF)
-2: 15/16 inch (REF)
HEIGHT (including lug):
-1: 2 inches (REF)
-2: 1 inch (REF)
THICKNESS (overall):
-1: 0.215 inch ± 0.010 inch
-2: 0.140 inch ± 0.010 inch
NOTES:
1. The term (REF) refers to the measurements taken from the Government furnished
hub or die.
2. No piercing required.
3. Enamel colors shall be as indicated. The colors shall conform to the TIOH Hard
Enamel Color Chip Numbers listed below. The white enameled areas in the five (5) rays on
the obverse side of the pendant shall be convex within the dikes.
COLOR
CHIP NO.
Red
4
Green
11
Blue
20
White
28
4. Epoxy resin (stoning epoxy) may be used in lieu of hard enamel at the option of the
manufacturer. When epoxy resin is used in lieu of hard enamel, the material requirement shall
be gilding metal or red brass.
5. The center portion of the reverse of the pendant shall be smooth, flat, and suitable
for engraving.
6. The finished pendant ribbon length for Dash No. 1 shall be 1-7/8 inches ± 1/8 inch.
7. The design of the Officer and Legionnaire are identical except the Officer shall have
the 3/4 inch diameter pendant ribbon device conforming to MIL-DTL-41819/2 centered on
the pendant ribbon as shown.
8. The service ribbon for the Legion of Merit, Officer shall have the 3/8 inch diameter
pendant ribbon device conforming to MIL-DTL-41819/2 centered on the service ribbon.
9. On an optional basis, the lug may be fabricated with one end an integral part of the
pendant. Care should be taken that no sharp edges result from the bending and closure
operation.
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