Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 Hold one talon is clutching a

one talon is clutching a swastika while the other is being held up in the air

and the logo of the RAD on the reverse

light soiling on the lid

with light patina on the frame from age

Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 Hold one talon is clutching a(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