Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a band in front

with a band in front of us

The columns of barley twist form

Both armpits have a triangular patch stitched in place

Barrister-At-Law

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a band in front(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