Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Hold the Ministry of Interior Affairs

the Ministry of Interior Affairs

modern day Vrbno pod Pradědem

It is a chivalry order of merit open to everyone regardless of rank and nobility

measuring 66 mm (w) x 78 mm (h)

that he had been "granted temporary rank whilst holding appointment in India whilst Assistant Provost Marshal"

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander’s Cross Hold the Ministry of Interior Affairs(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