United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 certificate_of_authenticity A group of five ribbon

A group of five ribbon bars

Peter's left hand holding the key

marked with a boars head denoting French manufacture and small silver guarantee post 1838

Also accompanied by a extensive and outstanding photo album of Blumes

flanked by silvered metal initials “AW” (possibly for “Aufwärter”

United States. A Legion of Merit, Commander with Case & Carton, c.1975 certificate_of_authenticity A group of five ribbonInstituted 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),