United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander Buy Now with total loss of finish

with total loss of finish and minor surface oxidation visible to the award

and Reserve Long Service Decoration

on a black

measures 31mm (w) x 35

United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander Buy Now with total loss of finishInstituted 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. 8 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h) inclusive of integral wreath,