Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, I Class certificate_of_authenticity when he embarked Europe for

when he embarked Europe for Canada

with his name spelled incorrectly on the BWM and VM ("Napa" versus the correct "Hapa")

hinged to the front

A very scarce Order

He saw a number or rank advancements over the next three years

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, I Class certificate_of_authenticity when he embarked Europe for(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