Mexico, United Mexican States. A Legion Of Honour Buy Now thus revealing the bare tombac

thus revealing the bare tombac underneath - remnants of the black finish visible near the hinge and catch of the badge

"1939" inscribed vertically on the sword

Measuring 230 mm (w) x 314 mm (h)

the stem in a thatched designed

when the Germans occupied Norway

Mexico, United Mexican States. A Legion Of Honour Buy Now thus revealing the bare tombac(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