A Order of Merit Medal of the Federal Republic of Germany in its Original Case of Issue
A Verdienstmedaille der Bundesrepublik Deutschland; in gilded bronze and fine quality red and black enamels; on loop for suspension; on its original ribbon with a parade-mount horizontal pinback; unmarked; measuring 38.33 mm in diameter; weighing 21.5 grams; near mint condition. Accompanied by its boutonniere; constructed of a neatly tied ribbon with a horizontal pinback, and its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured dark blue faux leather (leatherette) exterior; a golden German Republic eagle embossed on the exterior and interior of the lid; with a functional spring catch with stud release; intact interior fabric hinge cover; intact exterior metal hinge; measuring 116 mm x 75 mm; near mint condition.

