United States. A Legion Of Merit, Chief Commander Auction Archive maker marked "26" (B

maker marked "26" (B

Nicholas having died on November 6

An 1880-1881 Pope Leo XIII Medal by F

77 mm x 11

measuring 120 mm (w) x 124 mm (h)

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Chief Commander Auction Archive maker marked "26" (BInstituted in 1942. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 74 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, spotting present on the enamels but they are intact, identification price sticker residue evident on the reverse, the pinback exhibiting greening, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Ribbon Bar, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h), with pinback. Footnote: The Legion of Merit