Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case Archive original independent ribbon

original independent ribbon

Footnote: Sapper (Acting Lance Corporal) James W

the other is stamped "20 9 16" (September 20

Military personnel stationed in Germany

Upon return

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case Archive original independent ribbon(Verdienstorden, Grokomturkreuz). Three piece construction, cross in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, mounted to a silver gilt multi rayed star base, marked "925" silver on the reverse, measuring 79. 5 mm (w) x 79. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid and the inside lid, the latter padded and exhibiting the impression of the breast star, maker