Watch List notes:

GERMANY.

Federal Republic, 1949-. Lot of 3 decorations : Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (instituted in 1951). Grand Merit Cross with Star set, including: cross in gilt-bronze and enamels, 61 x 71 mm, star in 0.800 gilt silver and enamels, 85 x 85 mm, and pin with a miniature of the star on ribbon. No sash. Total (3). KDO8 2221 & 2226; Werlich fig. 321 & 324var. 45.3 & 64.9 & 1.75 g.
XF (3)