Germany, Democratic Republic. A Patriotic Order Of Merit, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1970 United Republic of 47 aerial victory confirmations

47 aerial victory confirmations

multi-coloured with holes in the corners for uniform attachment)

the reverse with buttonhole for attachment

the badge of the collar is constructed of gilded silver

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Patriotic Order Of Merit, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1970 United Republic of 47 aerial victory confirmations(Vaterlndischer Verdienstorden). Instituted in 1954. In silvered bronze with red green enamels, measuring 50. 5 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping evident in the green enamels on the centrepiece ring, the remaining enamels intact, suspended from its 30. 8 mm (w) x 18. 5 mm (h) ribbon wrapped wreathed bar with pinback, accompanied by its 30. 8 mm (w) x 18. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback, near extremely fine. In their