Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case Archive Footnote: Sapper (Acting Lance Corporal)

Footnote: Sapper (Acting Lance Corporal) James W

Lüdenscheid) and marked "EXTRA FEIN" on the their reverses

hallmarked with a goose mark and Roman Numeral III denoting

original independent ribbon

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Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case Archive Footnote: Sapper (Acting Lance Corporal)(Verdienstorden, Grokomturkreuz). Three piece construction, cross in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, mounted to a silver gilt multi rayed star base, marked "925" silver on the reverse, measuring 79. 5 mm (w) x 79. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid and the inside lid, the latter padded and exhibiting the impression of the breast star, maker