Germany, Federal Republic. An Orders of Merit, Commander’s Cross in Case

(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland). A Commander’s Cross, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée with red enameled arms, bearing double-sided central Federal Republic-style German national eagles, the twelve o’clock arm topped by a fan suspension with an integral loop connecting to a suspension ring which retains a period original full length of neck ribbon, unmarked, measuring 60.7 mm (w) x 71.3 mm (h), accompanied by a matching boutonniere, enamels intact, extremely fine. 

Contained within an original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilded and embossed German national eagle, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed dark blue velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal snap button, unmarked, measuring 14 cm (w) x 15 cm (l) x 2.5 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.