Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case GTRexclude missing the cross on the

missing the cross on the crown

a beautiful multiple-rayed eight-pointed star

the lid bearing the Imperial crowned cypher of Tsar Ferdinand I (reign: 1887-1908) above the inscription "ОРДЕНЪ ЗА ВОЕННА ЗАСЛУГА V

bronze star on its original ribbon with brooch pinback)

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case GTRexclude missing the cross on the(Groes Verdienstkreuz). 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 mirrors the obverse, with ornate suspension loop, measuring 59. 60 mm (w) x 70. 20 mm (h), on a red neck ribbon with black and yellow stripes, very fine; with original case of issue, a navy blue finely pebbled