Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany By C.e. Juncker GTRexclude with the tail section remaining

with the tail section remaining intact

von Pittel was decorated with the Order of Maria Therese

The battalion later became known as the 107th Pioneer Battalion

dated June 4th and 5th

slightly scuffed

Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany By C.e. Juncker GTRexclude with the tail section remaining(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Komteurkreuz mit Etui). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Leopold Cross with red enameled arms, the obverse with a central medallion depicting a Federal Republic style German national eagle in black enamel on a gilded background, the reverse presents identical, the twelve oclock arm with a fan and integral loop