United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: As early as 1435

Footnote: As early as 1435

Of high Austrian manufacture

overlaid by gilt Cyrillic initials “ТИ”

cypher of Michael I (1940-1947) on the obverse

In 1948 during the Nuremberg RuSHA trials

United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: As early as 1435Instituted 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),