United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 certificate_of_authenticity overlaid by gilt Cyrillic initials

overlaid by gilt Cyrillic initials “ТИ”

and complemented with small notes and references about the individual

(Hose für Männer der Panzertruppe)

all secured shut via a scalloped flap and a single pebbled button

in an inverted shaped "V"

United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 certificate_of_authenticity overlaid by gilt Cyrillic initialsInstituted 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),