Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case United Republic of his original Discharge Certificate (printed

his original Discharge Certificate (printed in black ink on a water-resistant linen paper

) der Luftflotten Nachrichtenschule Nordhausen (1st Student Company (Radio Operator Candidate) of the Aerial Fleet Signal School Nordhausen)

"KG" (Karl Goetz) below the feet of the crowd

excellent medical and surgical care was provided to the sick and wounded Marines and other United States personnel

chipping in the paint on the cockade

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case United Republic of his original Discharge Certificate (printed(Verdienstorden, Grokomturkreuz). Three piece construction, cross in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, mounted to a silver gilt multi rayed star base, marked "925" silver on the reverse, measuring 79. 5 mm (w) x 79. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid and the inside lid, the latter padded and exhibiting the impression of the breast star, maker