Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Newly Listed overlaid by a hand clutching

overlaid by a hand clutching a sword

Metropolitan Life

blunt tip with blood grooves (fullers) on both sides and marked "GES

Marie in Northern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Niagara Falls

bearing a central wreathed rosette pierced through the centre by crossed swords

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Newly Listed overlaid by a hand clutching(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz mit Stern). Instituted in 1951. Badge: three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 60. 5 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon with clasp; and Breast Star: four piece construction, cross insignia in silver gilt with red and black enamels, mounted to a multi rayed star base in