Germany. A Colonial Merit Award, First Class, Modified For Wear On A Ribbon Newly Listed Black Grade (die-stamped steel with

Black Grade (die-stamped steel with a black painted finish

Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Rizal is a fraternal organization created to honour and uphold the ideals of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal

The family Dietrichstein went out with the General's son

Franco Period (1937-1975)

the narrow slip on retaining tongues are in black rayon/wool bland

Germany. A Colonial Merit Award, First Class, Modified For Wear On A Ribbon Newly Listed Black Grade (die-stamped steel with(Kolonialauszeichnung). A star constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse depicting a lion infront of a palm, circumscribed FR VERDIENSTE UM DIE KOLONIEN (German For merit for the colonies) the lion gripping a hat that is superimposed on a set of crossed swords; the reverse inscribed In memoriam, marked Ges. Gesch. as well as numbered Nr. 34162; the vertical pinback professionally removed, with two loops for suspension added; measuring 47. 36 mm (w)