Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity inside of a green enameled

inside of a green enameled laurel wreath

This is a very fine SA-German Equestrian Youth award for “verdienste”

illustrating a two-headed eagle with a sword passing through its talons

a disaster would have resulted

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity inside of a green enameled(Verdienstorden, Verdienstmedaille). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 38. 3 mm in diameter, intact enamels, one small oxidation spot evident on the reverse, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 10. 5 mm (w) x 8 mm (h) ribbon bar with push pin attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, padded inside lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK