Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross Newly Listed measuring 56 mm x 28

measuring 56 mm x 28 mm

surrounded by the date “Den 1

the reverse inscribed “Das Grosse Deutsche Reich ist Erstanded” (The Great German Reich has Emerged)

oxidation evident on the reverse of the VM

of the 1st Tennessee Volunteer Infantry

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross Newly Listed measuring 56 mm x 28(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