Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross Newly Listed suspended from a period original

suspended from a period original and full size sash ribbon

An Infantry Assault Badge certificate

with slight loss to the silvering

In October 1917

Jacket Patch

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross Newly Listed suspended from a period original(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