FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY. Order of Merit, Cross of Merit I class for Ladies BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND. Gilt-edged red enamel narrow-armed cross pattée; the face with a circular central gilt medallion imposed bearing a black eagle, wings outstretched; the reverse plain, stippled, with pinback for wear; diameter 47mm. The Order is the highest honour that the Federal Republic of Germany bestows and was instituted by President Theodor Heuss on 7 September 1951, second anniversary of the founding of the Federal Republic,’with the desire to create a visible expression of recognition and thanks for meritorious men and women of the German people and from abroad for service in the fields of politics, socio-economics and intellectual work and for service in rebuilding the fatherland, and, as an award intended for all, for contributions to enhancing Germany’s reputation abroad’. Jahrestag der Bundesrepublik Deutschland den, Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Er wird verliehen für Leistungen, die im Bereich der politischen, der wirtschaftlich-sozialen und der geistigen Arbeit dem Wiederaufbau des Vaterlandes dienten, und soll eine Auszeichnung all derer bedeuten, deren Wirken zum friedlichen Aufstieg der Bundesrepublik Deutschland beiträgt’. The cross for ladies may be distinguished from that for men in that it is slightly smaller. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in this country: AU. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Featured Refinements: Australian WWII Collectables (1939-1945)
- Modified Item: No
- Campaign: IRAQ
- Theme: Militaria
- Product Type: MEDAL
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Era: 1960s
- Country: Germany
