United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 certificate_of_authenticity From the start

From the start

Also accompanied by a extensive and outstanding photo album of Blumes

the obverse bearing a red machine-embroidered Falange insignia

A group of five ribbon bars

United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 certificate_of_authenticity From the startInstituted 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),