ORDER OF MERIT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC

Grand Officer's Set, instituted in 1951. Neck Badge, 70x58 mm, gilt Silver, central medallions gilt silver, enameled, original suspension loop and long ribbon with closing system. Breast Star, 78 mm, gilt Silver, with smooth rays, superimposed part gilt Silver, halmarked "800", maker's mark "St. & L.", enameled, reverse with tapered vertical pin, in original case of issue, with gilt eagle in and on the lid and authenticity certificate. I