Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Cross With Case, By Schuler & Kun United Republic of with hand scratched owner's name

with hand scratched owner's name on reverse (Speck)

and was sent to Horton with a temperature of 102 (Fahrenheit)

along with Sergeant Woodhead

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Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Cross With Case, By Schuler & Kun United Republic of with hand scratched owner's name(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1951. In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 60. 7 mm (w) x 71. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its original fill length neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, Federal Republic of Germany eagle insignia on the lid, maker marked "SCHULER & KUN PFORZHEIM" on the bottom, inside lid lined