Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit of the Federal Republic, Knight Commander’s Cross Set with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück GTRexclude " It was determined that

" It was determined that he be transferred wounded to England and admitted to King George Hospital

the reverse bears a horizontal soldered pinback

extremely fine   Footnote: The Red Cross of Constantine

his Society of Fighters for Freedom and Democracy Veteran's Identification Booklet (hardcover

Nickel plated fittings on both crossguards exhibiting moderate surface wear

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit of the Federal Republic, Knight Commander’s Cross Set with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück GTRexclude " It was determined that(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Groes Verdienstkreuz mit Stern und Etui). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). A complete set to a Knight Commander of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, consisting of: 1. A neck cross, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a narrow Cross Patte with red enameled arms, bearing double sided central black enameled Federal Republic style