Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Auction as well as some civilians

as well as some civilians

including a Merit Cross for War Aid and a Military Long Service

and a crown and crescent moon indicating German manufacture

including a 1940/41 Burgtheater programme

surmounted by crossed swords suspension

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Auction as well as some civilians(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, bearing double sided central Federal Republic style German national eagles, the twelve oclock arm topped by a fan suspension with a loop retaining a period original full length neck ribbon, closing with a functional bronze buckle, unmarked, measuring 60. 05 mm (w) x 70. 71