Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Newly Listed A well-preserved Heer EM/NCO’s M44

A well-preserved Heer EM/NCO’s M44 field blouse

inscribed "KRIEGS / FÜRSORGE /1914 / 1915" and engraver marked "HARTIG" (Arnold Hartig) at the bottom of the cross

RZM Marked - In silver finished zinc

marked "The Sportsman" and "16 ozs" (ounces) on the reverse

listing the stops and dates below in German (depart Friedrichshafen / leave Europe / Fayal

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Newly Listed A well-preserved Heer EM/NCO’s M44(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, bearing double sided central Federal Republic style German national eagles, the twelve oclock arm topped by a fan suspension with a loop retaining a period original full length neck ribbon, closing with a functional bronze buckle, unmarked, measuring 60. 05 mm (w) x 70. 71