Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a band in front

with a band in front of us

stating his trade as that of Farm Labourer/Woodsman

Accompanied by a Photograph of Crowe in his RCAF Uniform with Observer's Wing (black and white

The columns of barley twist form

(Pelzmütze Bandeau)

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a band in front(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, bearing double sided central Federal Republic style German national eagles, the twelve oclock arm topped by a fan suspension with a loop retaining a period original full length neck ribbon, closing with a functional bronze buckle, unmarked, measuring 60. 05 mm (w) x 70. 71