Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 certificate_of_authenticity on loop for suspension with

on loop for suspension with its period ribbon featuring a sewn on horizontal pinback

measuring 51mm x 37

with a sharp blade and semi-sharp tip

Intact enamels on the orders

each has an adjustable rectangular buckle with sliding metal adjustment

Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 certificate_of_authenticity on loop for suspension with(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Grokreuz mit Stern und Schulterband). Established 1951. Consisting of 1) A Breast Star; a four rayed silver gilt star, with a center applique attached to the obverse, constructed of bronze gilt and red enamels, with a black enameled eagle in the centre; the reverse plain, with a vertical banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge and a rounded catch; marked ST&L for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid and 900 for