Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Cross With Case, By Schuler & Kun Archive all of whom were born

all of whom were born in Maybole

Denmark and Belgium

It shows Gerhold wearing the Knight’s Cross as well as the Iron Cross 1st Class and the 2nd Class ribbon

(Deutsches Jungvolk Ärmelabzeichen)

Belgian forces formed part of the Army of Occupation of Germany

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Cross With Case, By Schuler & Kun Archive all of whom were born(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1951. In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 60. 7 mm (w) x 71. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its original fill length neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, Federal Republic of Germany eagle insignia on the lid, maker marked "SCHULER & KUN PFORZHEIM" on the bottom, inside lid lined