the reverse with an inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”) within a laurel wreath
mounted to a pickled copper base
Recommended for final board
cotton-lined pocket at the hip on the right side
the other without a ribbon)
Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair of Orders of Merit Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the reverse with an inscription(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland). A pair of Orders of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, including: 1. An Officers Cross, I Class, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a vaulted Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms, bearing a central Federal Republic style German national eagle, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a locking catch, unmarked, measuring 55. 26 mm (w) x 55. 26 mm