Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 United Republic of (BILL) JOHN 1966""

(BILL) JOHN 1966""

but typical badge by maker C

a lightly worn example in overall better than extremely fine condition

He enlisted with the 8th Battery

Below the left crossguard there is a small button-assembly catch

Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 United Republic of (BILL) JOHN 1966""(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Grokreuz mit Stern und Schulterband). Established 1951. Consisting of 1) A Breast Star; a four rayed silver gilt star, with a center applique attached to the obverse, constructed of bronze gilt and red enamels, with a black enameled eagle in the centre; the reverse plain, with a vertical banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge and a rounded catch; marked ST&L for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid and 900 for