light cracking and small chips in white enamel rays
the exterior with a white dimpled paper covering on five sides
A preliminary certificate
Walworth and Secretary of the Army John Otho Marsh Jr
Gilt and enamel
Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Merit Medal Archive light cracking and small chips(Verdienstorden, Verdienstmedaille). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 38. 3 mm in diameter, intact enamels, one small oxidation spot evident on the reverse, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 10. 5 mm (w) x 8 mm (h) ribbon bar with push pin attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, padded inside lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK