Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross Newly Listed Issued 1874-1876

Issued 1874-1876

In October 1917

with slight loss to the silvering

suspended from a period original and full size sash ribbon

Jacket Patch

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross Newly Listed Issued 1874-1876(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden). Instituted 1951. Special Class of the Grand Cross reserved for Heads of State; Badge of the order featuring a four armed cross in silver gilt with red enamels, both obverse and reverse centre presenting a black enameled Federal eagle, with fan suspension, measuring 71. 6 mm (w) x 81. 6 mm (h inclusive of suspension), 33. 66 grams, on original sash which features embroidered