Mexico, United Mexican States. A Legion Of Honour Auction Archive In its maroon hardshelled case

In its maroon hardshelled case of issue

gilt and enameled centre with gold pin

but typical award by the maker Rudolf Wächtler & Lange

stamped "BRONZE" and maker marked "ETUIS & CASSETTEN FABRIK J

Mexico, United Mexican States. A Legion Of Honour Auction Archive In its maroon hardshelled case(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