Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany By C.e. Juncker GTRexclude with an embroidered gold bullion

with an embroidered gold bullion Wolfsangel in the centre

The battalion later became known as the 107th Pioneer Battalion

The Luftwaffe blue leather buffer pad has unfortunately been lost over time

with the tail section remaining intact

slightly scuffed

Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany By C.e. Juncker GTRexclude with an embroidered gold bullion(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Komteurkreuz mit Etui). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Leopold Cross with red enameled arms, the obverse with a central medallion depicting a Federal Republic style German national eagle in black enamel on a gilded background, the reverse presents identical, the twelve oclock arm with a fan and integral loop