Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity Named & Dated 1917 -

Named & Dated 1917 - Silvered bronze with red enamels

at a wage of $25 a week and was interested in joining the Merchant Marine

Footnote: The Order of Antonio Maceo is awarded to the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) for causing significant damage to enemy forces in combat

with some gilt still remaining

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity Named & Dated 1917 -(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