Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair of Orders of Merit Archive above crossed cannons

above crossed cannons

small chip in reverse enamel ring and areas of scattered gilt wear

measuring 205 mm (w) x 270 mm (h)

Translation of the reason for the award states: Franz Keilbauer – Gefreiter Franz Keilauer has belonged to the division since January 11th 1943 and is used in the motor vehicle squadron as dispatch rider

reverse illustrating the rifle-bearing general standing upon a bluff

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair of Orders of Merit Archive above crossed cannons(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland). A pair of Orders of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, including: 1. An Officers Cross, I Class, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a vaulted Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms, bearing a central Federal Republic style German national eagle, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a locking catch, unmarked, measuring 55. 26 mm (w) x 55. 26 mm