Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 United Republic of and posted to 103 Rft

and posted to 103 Rft

but typical badge by maker C

collar tabs with white bases

worn badge in very fine condition

Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 United Republic of and posted to 103 Rft(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