Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Sash and Star Set, by Steinhauer & Lück visually-hidden a hand etched boarder

a hand etched boarder

The Army Veterinary Corps played a crucial but often overlooked role during World War I

white and blue embroidery and trimmed in rolled bullion wire

glue evident on the reverse of the VM from previous board mounting

two clasps inscribed "DISTINGUISHED" and "SERVICE" on its original ribbon

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Sash and Star Set, by Steinhauer & Lück visually-hidden a hand etched boarder(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Groes Verdienstkreuz am Schulterband mit Stern). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). A Grand Cross set of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, consisting of: 1. A sash cross, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, bearing double sided central Federal Republic style German national eagles executed in