Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, I Class United Republic of measuring 36 mm x 33

measuring 36 mm x 33 mm

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 26762 of Tuesday

Made in small numbers

ROTHDEUTSCH" on the reverse

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, I Class United Republic of measuring 36 mm x 33(Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse des Verdienstordens). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 10. 2 mm (w) x 8. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar with button hole attachment maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK LDENSCHEID", in its hardshelled case of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK Ldenscheid" on the