Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females Newly Listed indent mark on the lower

indent mark on the lower reverse arm

a spring catch and stud release

“wylew” means flooding

In silver with blue enamels and red lacquer

German Horse Rider Badge

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females Newly Listed indent mark on the lower(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