signature and image remain very fine
listing the stops and dates below in German (depart Friedrichshafen / leave Europe / Fayal
A small number of Order of Glory III Class awards were also made in connection with armed border clashes with the People's Republic of China in 1969
RZM Marked - In silver finished zinc
The document states that Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) Ludwig Hadler of the 2nd Company of Luftwaffe Construction Battalion 21 in Luftgau XI (Hanover) has been promoted to Unteroffizier (NCO)
Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Newly Listed signature and image remain very(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