Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Cross With Case, By Schuler & Kun Archive but after a couple years

but after a couple years in retirement

fine quality enamels EF

(Shoot 27)

the six o’clock arm with a date of 1914

His Memorial Cross was delivered to his mother

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Cross With Case, By Schuler & Kun Archive but after a couple years(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1951. In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 60. 7 mm (w) x 71. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its original fill length neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, Federal Republic of Germany eagle insignia on the lid, maker marked "SCHULER & KUN PFORZHEIM" on the bottom, inside lid lined