Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Sash and Star Set, by Steinhauer & Lück visually-hidden a hand etched boarder

a hand etched boarder

with silver hallmark on the rim

with blue-enamelled laurel branches to the left and right

According to the latest evidence

glue evident on the reverse of the VM from previous board mounting

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Sash and Star Set, by Steinhauer & Lück visually-hidden a hand etched boarder(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Groes Verdienstkreuz am Schulterband mit Stern). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). A Grand Cross set of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, consisting of: 1. A sash cross, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, bearing double sided central Federal Republic style German national eagles executed in