Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females Newly Listed Description: (NO

Description: (NO

77 mm (w) x 9

(Reichspost Mützenadler)

a superb example of this Orde

Number 2 (August 1942)

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females Newly Listed Description: (NO(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