Germany, Democratic Republic. A Patriotic Order of Merit, Bronze Grade with Case and Award Document to Rudi Höllering Newly Listed pebbled line and gilt wreath

pebbled line and gilt wreath around the exterior which matches the wreath of the cup

Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

its occupation by Germany

George VI IND: IMP: 1939-1949 (1396499 F/SGT E

the reverse with a hinge soldered prone to the reverse with a tapered horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Patriotic Order of Merit, Bronze Grade with Case and Award Document to Rudi Höllering Newly Listed pebbled line and gilt wreath(Vaterlndischer Verdienstorden in Bronze mit Verleihungsurkunde). Instituted 21 May 1954. (1954 1989 issue). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting a multi point radiant starburst, bearing a central coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic, the twelve oclock position topped by an eyelet connecting to a clasp with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), accompanied by a matching ribbon bar measuring 30 mm in length