Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, By Steinhauer & Lück Buy Now 1917 and would remain with

1917 and would remain with that unit until January 31

indicating Signals

Badge in die pressed silvered tombac

1896 - July 29

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, By Steinhauer & Lück Buy Now 1917 and would remain with(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland) Instituted 7 September 1951. A Leopold cross paty constructed of gilt bronze and multi coloured enamels, the obverse centre bearing a black enamel eagle, the arms are of red enamel with gilt borders, the reverse is the same as the obverse, with an arabesque detailing at the top, on a red, gold and black ribbon tied in a bow, the reverse bears a horizontal pinback, measuring 60. 78 mm (w) x 71. 60 mm (h),