Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Auction " Army Collar Insignia (in

" Army Collar Insignia (in bronze

measuring 81 mm x 62 mm

including a 1940/41 Burgtheater programme

as well as some civilians

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Auction " Army Collar Insignia (in(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, bearing double sided central Federal Republic style German national eagles, the twelve oclock arm topped by a fan suspension with a loop retaining a period original full length neck ribbon, closing with a functional bronze buckle, unmarked, measuring 60. 05 mm (w) x 70. 71