Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross visually-hidden it has a chest-length central

it has a chest-length central reinforced slit closing with four dark grey bakelite buttons on the right meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left

5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and trophy of arms

with the oval buckles bearing no design

On June 11th

Crossguard with a finely-detailed Army eagle

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross visually-hidden it has a chest-length central(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden). Instituted 1951. Special Class of the Grand Cross reserved for Heads of State; Badge of the order featuring a four armed cross in silver gilt with red enamels, both obverse and reverse centre presenting a black enameled Federal eagle, with fan suspension, measuring 71. 6 mm (w) x 81. 6 mm (h inclusive of suspension), 33. 66 grams, on original sash which features embroidered