Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive Many Protestants heralded him as

Many Protestants heralded him as a champion of their faith

the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “76” for Hillenbrand & Bröer

otherwise an exceptional piece in very good condition

reverse with a vertical pinback and maker’s mark of “Fr

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive Many Protestants heralded him as(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz mit Stern). Instituted in 1951. Badge: three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 60. 5 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon with clasp; and Breast Star: four piece construction, cross insignia in silver gilt with red and black enamels, mounted to a multi rayed star base in