Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross Newly Listed with slight loss to the

with slight loss to the silvering

Jacket Patch

with two yellow enameled crossed swords with silver hilts

A shortened length of neck ribbon for a Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

but there were strokes of originality above Him

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross Newly Listed with slight loss to the(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden). Instituted 1951. Special Class of the Grand Cross reserved for Heads of State; Badge of the order featuring a four armed cross in silver gilt with red enamels, both obverse and reverse centre presenting a black enameled Federal eagle, with fan suspension, measuring 71. 6 mm (w) x 81. 6 mm (h inclusive of suspension), 33. 66 grams, on original sash which features embroidered