Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity Indentations and contact marks evident

Indentations and contact marks evident throughout the handle but do not interfere with the integrity of the piece

early quality thick and heavy badge of very fine quality manufacture

8 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring)

1895 in Clinton

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity Indentations and contact marks evident(Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54. 3 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. In its box of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK LDENSCHEID" on the bottom, navy blue felt medal bed, wear and soiling evident on the exterior, box near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is the