Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of German, Grand Cross Newly Listed red enameled boardering with crossed

red enameled boardering with crossed flags centre

gilding slightly worn off

Corresponding ribbons included

and Memorial Plaque (CHARLES MILLAR)

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of German, Grand Cross Newly Listed red enameled boardering with crossed(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with red enameled arms, with a central gilded medallion bearing a black enameled Federal Republic style German national eagle on both the obverse and reverse, the twelve oclock arm with a ribbed fan and integral loop connecting to a suspension ring, in turn connected