United States. A Legion of Merit Chief Commander and Commander consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked “Garrard & Co

maker marked “Garrard & Co

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They sailed October 28

accompanied by its medal ribbon bar

the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of &ldquo

United States. A Legion of Merit Chief Commander and Commander consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked “Garrard & CoA Commander Neck Badge. 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. 8 mm (w) x 65 mm (h inclusive of