Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross Hold Footnote: The Order of the

Footnote: The Order of the Star of Romania is Romania's highest civil Order and second highest State decoration after the defunct Order of Michael the Brave

arriving at Le Havre on August 12th

Being so high up

Footnote: Alois Fanger was born on July 1

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross Hold Footnote: The Order of the(Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54. 3 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. In its box of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK LDENSCHEID" on the bottom, navy blue felt medal bed, wear and soiling evident on the exterior, box near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is the