Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, I Class Cross with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück visually-hidden The exterior is wrapped in

The exterior is wrapped in a visually appealing dust cover to protect the grey cloth book

The 1936 XI Berlin Summer Olympic Games was intended as a showcase for the Nazi organization and its German sporting prowess

explaining the history of the organization

the obverse medallion features the monogram of founder Knyaz Ferdinand on red enamel backing

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, I Class Cross with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück visually-hidden The exterior is wrapped in(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Verdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms and bearing a central circular gilt medallion overlaid by a black enameled Federal Republic style German national eagle, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a functional locking catch, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), accompanied