Germany, Democratic Republic. A Patriotic Order Of Merit, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1970 United Republic of hallmark denoting silver purity of

hallmark denoting silver purity of

the badge of the collar is constructed of gilded silver

50 mm (w) x 50

the reverse with buttonhole for attachment

47 aerial victory confirmations

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Patriotic Order Of Merit, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1970 United Republic of hallmark denoting silver purity of(Vaterlndischer Verdienstorden). Instituted in 1954. In silvered bronze with red green enamels, measuring 50. 5 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping evident in the green enamels on the centrepiece ring, the remaining enamels intact, suspended from its 30. 8 mm (w) x 18. 5 mm (h) ribbon wrapped wreathed bar with pinback, accompanied by its 30. 8 mm (w) x 18. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback, near extremely fine. In their