Legion of Merit was created in 1942.
The Legion of Merit is a medal that is awarded to foreign services for exceptional service. There are no NCO's who have been awarded the medal.
Yes. It is a higher award.
Like the medal of honor, the legion of merit is awarded by the president. There are entire military departments that vet/review the nominees qualifications. After which a recommendation is made for or against. If for, it follows up the chain finally reaching the president.
Belgian Legion was created in 1792.
Batavian Legion was created in 1793.
American Legion was created in 1919.
Hanseatic Legion was created in 1813.
Condor Legion was created in 1936.
The Border Legion was created in 1916.
Legion of Frontiersmen was created in 1905.
Legion of the Lost was created in 2005.
Legion Within was created in 2000.