Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States medal
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Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
American, founded 1865
Mediumbrass; enamel; grosgrain ribbon; cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width of medal): 2 7/8 × 1 5/8in. (7.3 × 4.1cm)
Primary Dimensions (height x width x depth of box): 5/8 × 1 3/4 × 3 3/8in. (1.6 × 4.4 × 8.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (height x width x depth of box): 5/8 × 1 3/4 × 3 3/8in. (1.6 × 4.4 × 8.6cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis
DescriptionA medal for the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) in its original box. The medal has a red, white, and blue ribbon with a star suspended from the ribbon. The medal is the emblem of MOLLUS. In the center is an eagle with "LEX RECIT ARMA TUENTUR" inscribed around the edge. Blue, white, and gold decoration surrounds the emblem. On the reverse side is the same decoration, except in the center is a column with crossed sabers and "M. O. LOYAL LEGION U. S./ MDCCCLXV" inscribed around the edge. The medal is in its original white, cardboard box.
Object number1959.34.48a-c
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "LEX RECIT ARMA TUENTUR"Verso, inscribed: "M. O. LOYAL LEGION U. S./ MDCCCLXV"
Top of box, printed in red ink: "MILITARY ORDER LOYAL LEGION/ OF THE UNITED STATES"
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Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
Noble & Westbrook Division
John Henry Kelso Davis
