Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 certificate_of_authenticity with correct

with correct

on loop for suspension with its period ribbon featuring a sewn on horizontal pinback

each has an adjustable rectangular buckle with sliding metal adjustment

measuring 46 mm x 33 mm

This formation by squares

Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 certificate_of_authenticity with correct(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