Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case, By C.e. Juncker United Republic of The cap is in an

The cap is in an otherwise better than very fine condition

on loop for suspension - marked “44” for “Jakob Bengel

Albert Goodwin Collection the Grand Cross Set of the House Order of the Wendish Crown (Hausorden der Wendischen Krone Großkreuz & Bruststern zum Großkreuz)

all three prongs perfectly preserved on the reverse

in fitted red case of issue

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case, By C.e. Juncker United Republic of The cap is in an(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Komturkreuz 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 with a central gilt medallion bearing a black enameled Federal Republic style German national eagle, the twelve oclock arm with a ribbed fan bearing an integral loop and suspension ring with a period original