Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany By C.e. Juncker GTRexclude von Pittel was decorated with

von Pittel was decorated with the Order of Maria Therese

with the tail section remaining intact

with an embroidered gold bullion Wolfsangel in the centre

The Luftwaffe blue leather buffer pad has unfortunately been lost over time

roof falls

Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany By C.e. Juncker GTRexclude von Pittel was decorated with(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Komteurkreuz mit Etui). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Leopold Cross with red enameled arms, the obverse with a central medallion depicting a Federal Republic style German national eagle in black enamel on a gilded background, the reverse presents identical, the twelve oclock arm with a fan and integral loop