Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity early quality thick and heavy

early quality thick and heavy badge of very fine quality manufacture

With the outbreak of WWII

having previously served as a Woman of the Bedchamber from 1901

with a black machine woven Luftwaffe-style eagle

8 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring)

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity early quality thick and heavy(Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54. 3 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. In its box of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK LDENSCHEID" on the bottom, navy blue felt medal bed, wear and soiling evident on the exterior, box near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is the