Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross Newly Listed the Wilhelm Centenary Medal

the Wilhelm Centenary Medal

He signed his Officers' Declaration Paper with the 170th Infantry Battalion

surrounded by the date “Den 1

oxidation evident on the reverse of the VM

missing JAPAN bar

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross Newly Listed the Wilhelm Centenary Medal(Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54. 3 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. In its box of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK LDENSCHEID" on the bottom, navy blue felt medal bed, wear and soiling evident on the exterior, box near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is the