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 68mm (h - inclusive of

68mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)

"LIEUTENANT JEAN BRILLANT" above and "CROIX DE VICTORIA" below

maker marked “Garrard & Co

unmarked but exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of maker B

obverse illustrating three bare-chested male athletes

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 68mm (h - inclusive ofA 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