Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany With 50 Year Clasp And Case Of Issue GTRexclude The accompanying pouchis fabricated from

The accompanying pouchis fabricated from a thick leather

pair of holes located at three points for uniform attachment

maker mark "©TFCo"

each panel and spine with its own gold-coloured ruled frame

Scattered gilt wear on the latter medal

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany With 50 Year Clasp And Case Of Issue GTRexclude The accompanying pouchis fabricated from(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland) Instituted 7 September 1951. A Leopold cross paty constructed of gilt bronze and multi coloured enamels, the obverse centre bearing a black enamel eagle, the arms are of red enamel with gilt borders, the reverse is pebbled with smooth edges, with loop for suspension, on a red, gold and black striped ribbon with a 50 Year clasp, measuring 54. 51 mm (w) x 59. 25 mm (h), with a case of blue pebbled material