Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Auction including a Merit Cross for

including a Merit Cross for War Aid and a Military Long Service

as well as some civilians

and a crown and crescent moon indicating German manufacture

it retains nearly 100% of original finish

which he based on a popular ski outfit of the time and black was chosen as the colour

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Auction including a Merit Cross for(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, bearing double sided central Federal Republic style German national eagles, the twelve oclock arm topped by a fan suspension with a loop retaining a period original full length neck ribbon, closing with a functional bronze buckle, unmarked, measuring 60. 05 mm (w) x 70. 71