Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross visually-hidden with blue and white enameled

with blue and white enameled rhombuses between the arms of the cross

87 mm x 40

measuring 560 mm (w) x 530 mm (h)

a Machine Gun Corps Shoulder Title (bronze

minor enamel imperfections

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross visually-hidden with blue and white enameled(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden). Instituted 1951. Special Class of the Grand Cross reserved for Heads of State; Badge of the order featuring a four armed cross in silver gilt with red enamels, both obverse and reverse centre presenting a black enameled Federal eagle, with fan suspension, measuring 71. 6 mm (w) x 81. 6 mm (h inclusive of suspension), 33. 66 grams, on original sash which features embroidered