Mexico, United Mexican States. A Legion Of Honour Auction Archive Respected and admired by all

Respected and admired by all ranks and highly regarded by his superior officers whom he serves under

Four days after arriving in France

In its maroon hardshelled case of issue

21/CAN: INF:)

Mexico, United Mexican States. A Legion Of Honour Auction Archive Respected and admired by all(Condecoracin de la Legin de Honor Mexicano). Instituted in 1951. Four piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, orange, light blue and dark blue enamels, the base designed to resemble the Aztec calendar stone, suspended from the National eagle insignia, obverse centrepiece ring inscribed "LEGION DE HONOR", reverse inscribed "POR DECRETO PRESIDENCIAL DEL 3 DE MAYO DE 1951" on the cartouche, measuring 51. 2 mm (w) x 67. 7 mm (h), suspension loop