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Lot 3095

Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Medal

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Medal. MOLLUS 14k gold enamel decorated medal on red, white, and blue ribbon; the front text reads "LEX REGIT ARMA TUENTUR", the reverse with "M O LOYAL LEGION U.S. MDCCCLXV". The bail engraved with "6457". {Approximate dimensions: 2 3/4" high x 1 1/2" wide.} {Approximate total weight: 12 grams.}.

Condition

Minor damage to enamel, some wear to ribbon.

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Daniel B. Dyer (1849 - 1912), a prominent business man and Indian agent, whose homes Chateau la Vert in Augusta, and Clarendon in Kansas City, Missouri were self published in the early 1900s. Thence by descent.

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