United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 Auction Archive The collar is flanked on

The collar is flanked on each side by tabs constructed of red wool with buckram cores

with the exterior cover bearing the title in black script

Constructed of pressed brown leather

with folding creases and age-related discolouration

featuring Imperial

United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 Auction Archive The collar is flanked onInstituted July 20, 1942. In bronze gilt and multi coloured enamels, featuring a white enamelled five point Maltese cross with ball finials and wreath segments, dark blue enamelled centre medallion, the reverse in red and white enamelled arms, featuring banner around the arms, suspended from a wreath and integral loop, worn on original neck ribbon with multiple buttons for closure, measures 57. 5 mm (w) x 65. 2 mm (h inclusive of integral laurels),