Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, I Class certificate_of_authenticity with his name spelled incorrectly

with his name spelled incorrectly on the BWM and VM ("Napa" versus the correct "Hapa")

needle and thread kit used for field repairs

above an inscription of “100 RM”

when he embarked Europe for Canada

sweat-absorption pads are discoloured from sweat/wear

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, I Class certificate_of_authenticity with his name spelled incorrectly(Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse des Verdienstordens). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 10. 2 mm (w) x 8. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar with button hole attachment maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK LDENSCHEID", in its hardshelled case of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK Ldenscheid" on the