Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany with 50 Year Clasp and Case of Issue

(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland) Instituted 7 September 1951. A Leopold cross paty constructed of gilt bronze and multi-coloured enamels, the obverse centre bearing a black enamel eagle, the arms are of red enamel with gilt borders, the reverse is pebbled with smooth edges, with loop for suspension, on a red, gold and black striped ribbon with a 50 Year clasp, measuring 54.51 mm (w) x 59.25 mm (h), with a case of blue pebbled material with gilt eagle on the exterior lid, the bottom of the exterior is inscribed with “C.E. JUNCKER BERLIN S0 36”, the interior lid bears a cream coloured smooth fabric with gilt eagle and the medal bed is of blue felt, with push button enclosure, measuring 76.43 mm (w) x 117.10 mm (h), very fine.