Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Hold accompanied by a HJ Sports

accompanied by a HJ Sports Book

Reduced Size (so-called "Prinzen" size)

the inventor of the rifle that bore his name

clutching a banner in its talons with a raised inscription of “FÜR SCHLESIEN” (“FOR SILESIA”)

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Hold accompanied by a HJ Sports(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz mit Etui). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, both the obverse and reverse featuring central gild medallions overlaid by black enameled Federal Republic style German national eagles, the twelve oclock arm featuring a fan suspension with an integral loop and suspension ring