Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Officer With Case, Ladies Issue, By Steinhauer & Luck Auction Bandsman Badge (light blue embroidery

Bandsman Badge (light blue embroidery on black wool

He was to see additional rank appointments

two are gilt

skill and devotion to duty displayed by this officer in the performance of his duties has set a fine example to his crew and the squadron generally

with a diamond-patterned lightly textured obverse

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Officer With Case, Ladies Issue, By Steinhauer & Luck Auction Bandsman Badge (light blue embroidery(Verdienstkreuz, I Klasse). Instituted 7 September 1951. A Leopold cross paty constructed of gilt bronze, the obverse centre bears a black enamel eagle with outstretched wings, the arms are red enamel with smooth gilt bronze edges, the reverse is plain and bears a vertical pinback with closed ball catch, measuring 47. 37 mm, weighing 16. 2 g; accompanied by a corresponding Lapel Ribbon of the same enameled cross paty on a red, white and black striped