Germany, Federal Republic. A Merit Order, Officer Cross With Boutonniere & Case Newly Listed Issued on 12

Issued on 12

A third reich period DRL (National Socialist League of the Reich for Physical Exercise/Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) bronze grade sports badge

both held in Edmonton

with about 900 being awarded in total

His citation for the award appeared in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 31819 of Tuesday

Germany, Federal Republic. A Merit Order, Officer Cross With Boutonniere & Case Newly Listed Issued on 12(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland). 1951 Issue. Constructed of bronze gilt, with red enameled arms; the obverse with a black enameled eagle; the reverse with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 53. 30 mm (w) x 53. 17 mm (h); weighing 16. 8 grams. Accompanied by its boutonniere featuring a miniature version of the award tied to a bow ribbon, with replacement horizontal pinback; accompanied by its