Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 Newly Listed Very interesting late war award

Very interesting late war award document

it is stated he "Had reached the objective and was looking for a place to sleep

ornate vertical pinback

together with the recipient’s Canadian Memorial Cross

6 grams inclusive of its ribboned suspension

Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 Newly Listed Very interesting late war award(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Grokreuz mit Stern und Schulterband). Established 1951. Consisting of 1) A Breast Star; a four rayed silver gilt star, with a center applique attached to the obverse, constructed of bronze gilt and red enamels, with a black enameled eagle in the centre; the reverse plain, with a vertical banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge and a rounded catch; marked ST&L for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid and 900 for