Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Cross With Case, By Schuler & Kun United Republic of measuring 31 mm in diameter

measuring 31 mm in diameter without crown

73 Squadron (RAF) onMay 22nd and named Acting Flight Lieutenant

The interior appears gilded with two (one on each side) spring-loaded flaps to hold the cigarettes in place

Upon his promotion to Gunner on September 25

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Cross With Case, By Schuler & Kun United Republic of measuring 31 mm in diameter(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