Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case Auction recipient engraved "9205 WDR

recipient engraved "9205 WDR

50 mm x 93 mm

A Blood and Soil Farmer’s Union Headquarters of the Kurmark region award “Für treue Mitarbeit”

a note stating that Eckert’s Wehrpaß is sent back to his former unit

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case Auction recipient engraved "9205 WDR(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