Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case GTRexclude An example of an 1848

An example of an 1848 issue silver Commemorative Medal for the Defense of Tirol (Silberne Tiroler Erinnerungsmedaille)

the top of the flagpole projecting beyond the lion's head

a beautiful multiple-rayed eight-pointed star

bronze star on its original ribbon with brooch pinback)

Naming on the Star indicates that both the rank

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case GTRexclude An example of an 1848(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