Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive Silvered tombac

Silvered tombac

a quintessential example of Karneth’s “eight wave” variation in better than very fine condition

1953 and designed by Gilbert Perez

Ireland and L

A fine quality badge in silvered tombac

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive Silvered tombac(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz mit Etui). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, both the obverse and reverse featuring central gild medallions overlaid by black enameled Federal Republic style German national eagles, the twelve oclock arm featuring a fan suspension with an integral loop and suspension ring