Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 United Republic of Below the left crossguard there

Below the left crossguard there is a small button-assembly catch

He enlisted with the 8th Battery

but typical badge by maker C

stating that he had four years' service with the Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment (PWOR)

The numerals are in white on a black background

Germany, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, Grand Cross Set, C.1955 United Republic of Below the left crossguard there(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Grokreuz mit Stern und Schulterband). Established 1951. Consisting of 1) A Breast Star; a four rayed silver gilt star, with a center applique attached to the obverse, constructed of bronze gilt and red enamels, with a black enameled eagle in the centre; the reverse plain, with a vertical banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge and a rounded catch; marked ST&L for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid and 900 for