Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity 1938) in zink

1938) in zink

van Wielik

with some gilt still remaining

as well as the other Marines on our perilous beachhead

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity 1938) in zink(Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54. 3 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. In its box of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK LDENSCHEID" on the bottom, navy blue felt medal bed, wear and soiling evident on the exterior, box near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is the