Germany, Federal Republic. A Merit Order, Officer Cross With Boutonniere & Case Auction Archive (Reichsarbeitsdienst = RAD): Light brown

(Reichsarbeitsdienst = RAD): Light brown embroidered lettering on a chocolate brown wool base

30 mm x 60

with his Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea issued to him later

staple-bound

Germany, Federal Republic. A Merit Order, Officer Cross With Boutonniere & Case Auction Archive (Reichsarbeitsdienst = RAD): Light brown(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland). 1951 Issue. Constructed of bronze gilt, with red enameled arms; the obverse with a black enameled eagle; the reverse with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 53. 30 mm (w) x 53. 17 mm (h); weighing 16. 8 grams. Accompanied by its boutonniere featuring a miniature version of the award tied to a bow ribbon, with replacement horizontal pinback; accompanied by its