Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross, Gold Grade With Case, 1957 Version Buy Now black and orange enamelled insignia

black and orange enamelled insignia on a fire gilt base

2 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension

Order of Military Merit - 3rd Class with Silver Swords - Three-piece construction

(Goldene Verdienstmedaille)

while the blade of the dagger itself measures 225 mm and is constructed of nickel-silver plated metal

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross, Gold Grade With Case, 1957 Version Buy Now black and orange enamelled insignia(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold mit Etui). Instituted 28 September 1941. (1941 1945 issue; 1957 reissue). Constructed of gilded, silvered, and patinated metal alloy, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star with a double overlaid sunburst pattern, the center with a 1957 style Iron Cross in the center, within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the institution year of 1941, the wreath is trimmed on both the interior and