Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Hold and V 1414

and V 1414

Reduced Size (so-called "Prinzen" size)

1918 and held the same rank in the RFA Reserve of Officers

In bright orange cast bakelite

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Hold and V 1414(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz mit Etui). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, both the obverse and reverse featuring central gild medallions overlaid by black enameled Federal Republic style German national eagles, the twelve oclock arm featuring a fan suspension with an integral loop and suspension ring