Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females GTRexclude with its period original full

with its period original full sized ribbon

85 mm (w) x 85 mm (h))

70 mm (h - inclusive of the integral ring)

SOTHEBY FEB 1921

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females GTRexclude with its period original full(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens). Instituted in 1951. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54 mm (w) x 54. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, on its original bow tied ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany was instituted on September 7, 1951 and awarded for achievements contributing to the peaceful