Germany, Federal Republic. A Merit Order, Officer Cross With Boutonniere & Case Auction hallmarked in the rim of

hallmarked in the rim of the lower arm S&W

and its Holy Name Society

Paul Perryer / The Minister of Foreign Affairs

for an additional month's hospitalization

Germany, Federal Republic. A Merit Order, Officer Cross With Boutonniere & Case Auction hallmarked in the rim of(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