Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of German, Grand Cross Hold was awarded the Legion of

was awarded the Legion of Merit for actions taken during the Cold War

the WM reverse-mounted

displaying a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

two rivets on reverse

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Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of German, Grand Cross Hold was awarded the Legion of(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with red enameled arms, with a central gilded medallion bearing a black enameled Federal Republic style German national eagle on both the obverse and reverse, the twelve oclock arm with a ribbed fan and integral loop connecting to a suspension ring, in turn connected