Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females Newly Listed 8 mm ribbed black rayon

8 mm ribbed black rayon top and bottom

For the next almost two years Meuser would fight defensive battles in Karelia and northern Finland

He was promoted to Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel) in 1874 and became the Chief of Staff of the 6th Army Corps in 1876 for the following eight years

a spring catch and stud release

the insignia illustrating Germania (the personification of the German nation) holding a sword in her right hand and a shield in her left hand

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females Newly Listed 8 mm ribbed black rayon(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens). Instituted in 1951. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54 mm (w) x 54. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, on its original bow tied ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany was instituted on September 7, 1951 and awarded for achievements contributing to the peaceful