ORDER OF MERIT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC

Grand Cross Set, instituted in 1951. Sash Badge, 71x59 mm, gilt Silver, both sides enameled, central medallion gilt Silver, original suspension loop and long complete sash. Breast Star, 83 mm, gilt Silver, with smooth rays, superimposed part gilt Silver, halmarked "800", maker's mark "St. & L.", enameled, reverse with tapered vertical pin, in original case of issue, with gilt eagle in and on the lid and boxed rosette. Scarce! I R!