Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross Newly Listed He was married to Bessie

He was married to Bessie Irene Fortney (August 28

the reverse inscribed “Das Grosse Deutsche Reich ist Erstanded” (The Great German Reich has Emerged)

the Wilhelm Centenary Medal

Laos and Tonkin for services to agriculture

He signed his Officers' Declaration Paper with the 170th Infantry Battalion

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross Newly Listed He was married to Bessie(Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 54. 3 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. In its box of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK LDENSCHEID" on the bottom, navy blue felt medal bed, wear and soiling evident on the exterior, box near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is the