a Friedrich August Cross ribbon
the exterior with a white dimpled paper covering on five sides
A preliminary certificate
Second Period
SA Group marked "Om" (Ostmark) on the reverse of the lower crossguard
Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Merit Medal Archive a Friedrich August Cross ribbon(Verdienstorden, Verdienstmedaille). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 38. 3 mm in diameter, intact enamels, one small oxidation spot evident on the reverse, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 10. 5 mm (w) x 8 mm (h) ribbon bar with push pin attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, padded inside lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK