Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive the reverse marked with a

the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “76” for Hillenbrand & Bröer

issued on 15 June 1915 as part of Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment 236

otherwise an exceptional piece in very good condition

the Republic of China 1912-1929 flag at the left and the State Ensign at the right

he held the rank of General der Infanterie

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive the reverse marked with a(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz mit Stern). Instituted in 1951. Badge: three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 60. 5 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon with clasp; and Breast Star: four piece construction, cross insignia in silver gilt with red and black enamels, mounted to a multi rayed star base in