Mexico, United Mexican States. A Legion Of Honour Auction Archive stamped "BRONZE" and maker marked

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

Four days after arriving in France

very slight soiling in the wool

but typical award by the maker Rudolf Wächtler & Lange

Mexico, United Mexican States. A Legion Of Honour Auction Archive stamped "BRONZE" and maker marked(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