Germany, Federal Republic. A Commander Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction As he realized his opponents'

As he realized his opponents' upper hand in the battle

with a central white enameled medallion with gilt initials “FJ”

Rowlands of Ebbw Vale

Kerr met an untimely death

Excellent quality set of insignia

Germany, Federal Republic. A Commander Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction As he realized his opponents'(Komturkreuz des Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms, with a gilded centerpiece bearing a black enameled Federal Republic style German national eagle, the reverse