Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross United Republic of A rare functional example of

A rare functional example of a Wehrmacht-issue Record Watch Co

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The pay book was issued on November 16

indicating that Schwaneberg was an employee of the Reichsbahn freight service

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross United Republic of A rare functional example of(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden). Instituted 1951. Special Class of the Grand Cross reserved for Heads of State; Badge of the order featuring a four armed cross in silver gilt with red enamels, both obverse and reverse centre presenting a black enameled Federal eagle, with fan suspension, measuring 71. 6 mm (w) x 81. 6 mm (h inclusive of suspension), 33. 66 grams, on original sash which features embroidered