Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross visually-hidden A 1937 HJ Bremen/Nordsee deployment

A 1937 HJ Bremen/Nordsee deployment anniversary badge

5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and trophy of arms

fully bordered by silver aluminum wire tresses

Crossguard with a finely-detailed Army eagle

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross visually-hidden A 1937 HJ Bremen/Nordsee deployment(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