Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive 1953 and designed by Gilbert

1953 and designed by Gilbert Perez

stationed in the Baltic region

measuring 49 mm x 29 mm

a quintessential example of Karneth’s “eight wave” variation in better than very fine condition

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive 1953 and designed by Gilbert(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz mit Etui). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, both the obverse and reverse featuring central gild medallions overlaid by black enameled Federal Republic style German national eagles, the twelve oclock arm featuring a fan suspension with an integral loop and suspension ring