United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 Auction Offenburg)

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HENSHAW SPECIAL LIST)

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 441 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

including one breast badge covered in blue material bordered by black supporting a rectangular monogram

United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 Auction Offenburg)Instituted 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),