Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females Archive The cockade is maker marked

The cockade is maker marked "F

however membership numbers dropped to nearly 300 by the middle of the 19th century resulting in the dissolution of several state societies

gilt aluminum “HV” (Heeres Verwaltung) insignia

A set of Heer Smoke Troops Unterfeldwebel shoulder straps

Navy and Air force

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Merit Cross For Females Archive The cockade is maker marked(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens). Instituted in 1951. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54 mm (w) x 54. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, on its original bow tied ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany was instituted on September 7, 1951 and awarded for achievements contributing to the peaceful