Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross Hold consisting of a Latin Cross

consisting of a Latin Cross

with four others on the dock

Being so high up

Montalbano was returned to the USA at the request of his family and is buried in Long Island National Cemetery

Straps constructed of field green wool

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross Hold consisting of a Latin Cross(Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54. 3 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. In its box of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK LDENSCHEID" on the bottom, navy blue felt medal bed, wear and soiling evident on the exterior, box near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is the