Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case Hold maker marked with the maker’s

maker marked with the maker’s stylized logo and “Ges

a recipient of the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

(ROBERT HENRY SEED)

measuring 108 mm x 68 mm

overall length approximately 47cm

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case Hold maker marked with the maker’s(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