United States. A Legion Of Merit, Officer Grade Newly Listed Ireneo Portela) and "1802 -

Ireneo Portela) and "1802 - 15 DE JULIO - 1902" (1802 - 15 July - 1902) on the obverse

measuring 23 mm (w) x 24 mm (h)

mounted to a silver eight-pointed star base

the reverse with a center red enameled medallion bearing a golden rampant lion

Private Huether is credited with having been in action at St

United States. A Legion Of Merit, Officer Grade Newly Listed Ireneo Portela) and "1802 -In bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), intact enamels, Officer device on its original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight uniformed services of