Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Hold 2 mm (w) x 69

2 mm (w) x 69 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and crossed cannons over cannonballs suspension

28cm or 11 inches

13 Light Railway Operating Company

measuring 39 mm (w) x 13 mm (h)

secured together with a rounded pommel nut

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Hold 2 mm (w) x 69(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, bearing double sided central Federal Republic style German national eagles, the twelve oclock arm topped by a fan suspension with a loop retaining a period original full length neck ribbon, closing with a functional bronze buckle, unmarked, measuring 60. 05 mm (w) x 70. 71