Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females Auction by Dimitri Osipov ( marked

by Dimitri Osipov ( marked with Cyrillic “DO” on the lower arm on reverse

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"Peter Alexandrovich Rumyantsev was the son of Alexander Ivanovich Rumyantsev

recipient of the Companion of the Order of St

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Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females Auction by Dimitri Osipov ( marked(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens). Instituted in 1951. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54 mm (w) x 54. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, on its original bow tied ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany was instituted on September 7, 1951 and awarded for achievements contributing to the peaceful