Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Newly Listed inscribed "KRIEGS / FÜRSORGE /1914

inscribed "KRIEGS / FÜRSORGE /1914 / 1915" and engraver marked "HARTIG" (Arnold Hartig) at the bottom of the cross

21 mm x 54

The telling black celluloid grip exhibits only very light surface wear with no cracks or chips

marked "The Sportsman" and "16 ozs" (ounces) on the reverse

signature and image remain very fine

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Newly Listed inscribed "KRIEGS / FÜRSORGE /1914(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, bearing double sided central Federal Republic style German national eagles, the twelve oclock arm topped by a fan suspension with a loop retaining a period original full length neck ribbon, closing with a functional bronze buckle, unmarked, measuring 60. 05 mm (w) x 70. 71