Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany With 50 Year Clasp And Case Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity chipping evident at the end

chipping evident at the end of the stem

One of the physicians would later note that he was "slightly shaky and did not seem to get along well" and that he "gradually got worse

The official reason given by Rear Admiral Austin M

with its original paper packet

inscribed in Art Deco style text "MONASTERO

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany With 50 Year Clasp And Case Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity chipping evident at the end(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland) Instituted 7 September 1951. A Leopold cross paty constructed of gilt bronze and multi coloured enamels, the obverse centre bearing a black enamel eagle, the arms are of red enamel with gilt borders, the reverse is pebbled with smooth edges, with loop for suspension, on a red, gold and black striped ribbon with a 50 Year clasp, measuring 54. 51 mm (w) x 59. 25 mm (h), with a case of blue pebbled material