Germany, Federal Republic. A Ladies Merit Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Newly Listed two dents visible on the

two dents visible on the finial

There are large pockets stitched in place on either side at the waist

in German Alpine Organization booklet

and is attached to both sides of the cap via a black button

Germany, Federal Republic. A Ladies Merit Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Newly Listed two dents visible on the(Damenausfhrung Verdienstkreuz des Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original bowtie style ribbon with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms, with a gilded centerpiece bearing a black enameled Federal Republic style