ORDERS AND DECORATIONS
GERMANY. Federal Republic. Order of Merit Grand Cross Set, Established 1951.
Werlich-429 & 432; Vernon-3426. 2 pieces in set. Includes: Neck Badge and Breast Star. The 65 x 60 mm Neck Badge is a gold-rimmed red enamel cross with a black German eagle at the center, reverse is identical. It hangs from a short length od red moire ribbon with gold-black-gold stripes on each edge. The 40 cm cravat is of the same fabric. The Breast Star is a diamond shaped gilt silver star with 45 mm badge superimposed. The set is housed in a 175 x 250 mm hinged presentation case with the German Federal eagle stamped in gold at the top.ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Estimate: $300