Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females Auction by Dimitri Osipov ( marked

by Dimitri Osipov ( marked with Cyrillic “DO” on the lower arm on reverse

marked Sacristain F

with unsharpened edges and a semi-sharp tip

The tradition of Jubilee Years dates back to ancient biblical times - “You shall hallow the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout all the land to all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubilee to you

recipient of the Companion of the Order of St

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females Auction by Dimitri Osipov ( marked(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens). Instituted in 1951. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54 mm (w) x 54. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, on its original bow tied ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany was instituted on September 7, 1951 and awarded for achievements contributing to the peaceful