Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Newly Listed the first two with both

the first two with both lugs and pin intact

The gilt on the surrounding wreath has rubbed off to some extent from wear

bearing a central wreathed rosette pierced through the centre by crossed swords

accompanied by a stick pin miniature of identical composition and construction

Metropolitan Life

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Newly Listed the first two with both(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz mit Stern). Instituted in 1951. Badge: three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 60. 5 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon with clasp; and Breast Star: four piece construction, cross insignia in silver gilt with red and black enamels, mounted to a multi rayed star base in