Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Newly Listed the reverse features a center

the reverse features a center disc that is inscribed “Darphane-i Amire” for the Official Ottoman mint and marked twice with the Sha-Mark for silver purity

Allegedly the chief of the motorized troops

the reverse bearing a brief handwritten dedication

silver anchor insignia between

in a duty of great responsibility during World War I

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Commander’s Cross With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Newly Listed the reverse features a center(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz mit Etui). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, both the obverse and reverse featuring central gild medallions overlaid by black enameled Federal Republic style German national eagles, the twelve oclock arm featuring a fan suspension with an integral loop and suspension ring