United States. A Legion of Merit Chief Commander and Commander certificate_of_authenticity with a period original ribbon

with a period original ribbon loop through the decoration

188 mm x 263 mm x 16

It shows an orchestra’s worth of Heer musicians about to perform for an audience of children

flanked by wide stripes on either side in black

United States. A Legion of Merit Chief Commander and Commander certificate_of_authenticity with a period original ribbonA 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