Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross Hold Miniature: in bronze

Miniature: in bronze

2 cm (w) x 5

Montalbano was returned to the USA at the request of his family and is buried in Long Island National Cemetery

Straps constructed of field green wool

consisting of a Latin Cross

Germany, Federal Republic (West Germany). An Order Of Merit, Merit Cross Hold Miniature: in bronze(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