Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit of the Federal Republic, Knight Commander’s Cross Set with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück GTRexclude an uncommon Third Reich-era service

an uncommon Third Reich-era service decoration set to a First World War veteran in overall very fine condition

maker marked “G(ustav) Brehmerm Markneukirchen” and “Ges

(NSDAP Jugend): In die stamped brass with faceplate in silvered nickle affixed by two rivets

Measuring 212 mm (w) x 145 mm (h)

" It was determined that he be transferred wounded to England and admitted to King George Hospital

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit of the Federal Republic, Knight Commander’s Cross Set with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück GTRexclude an uncommon Third Reich-era service(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Groes Verdienstkreuz mit Stern und Etui). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). A complete set to a Knight Commander of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, consisting of: 1. A neck cross, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a narrow Cross Patte with red enameled arms, bearing double sided central black enameled Federal Republic style