It This Original,german Neck Cross.

[Humberto Corado]

Hello:

I need help to identify this award.
I don't know much about Modern German awards so I would like to know if this is original. It is from a local friend who buy it in a medals lot.

I very appreciatte any help

regards

Humberto

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[Bill D.]

It looks to me like an original neck cross of the Merit Order of the Federal Republick of Germany.

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[J Howland]

Specifically, "The Grand Cross of Merit of The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany" instituted in 1951. Without the case it came in (or the lapel device that came with it), it's impossible to tell specifically what degree of Grand Cross.

Interestingly, the original, official "order of precedence" for this award specified that a RKT who was awarded the cross you've just shown was supposed to wear it over (i.e. on top of) his RK...

Jim

[Humberto Corado]

hello:

have any one idea of their real value?


regards

Humberto

[J Howland]

Without a case - it might eventually sell for between $150 and $200 (US). (I've bought the same cross in a case with a breast star for about $300). A lot depends on the enamel: if it's pefectly done, $200 plus; if its lumpy and irregular (like so much '90's Steinhauer & Luck product), you probably couldn't get nore that $100 - assuming, of course, you could find someone who wanted to buy it at all.

Jim

[Humberto Corado]

Thank's Jim for all your help.

regards

Humberto

Without a case - it might eventually sell for between $150 and $200 (US). (I've bought the same cross in a case with a breast star for about $300). A lot depends on the enamel: if it's pefectly done, $200 plus; if its lumpy and irregular (like so much '90's Steinhauer & Luck product), you probably couldn't get nore that $100 - assuming, of course, you could find someone who wanted to buy it at all.

Jim

[J Howland]

My Spanish is rusty, but I think that "De nada" is what I'm supposed to say...

Jim

[Humberto Corado]

don't worry Jim, your spanish is fine and all help is very appreciated.

Humberto

My Spanish is rusty, but I think that "De nada" is what I'm supposed to say...

Jim

[Daniel Krause]

Nice one!
Looks like an older piece with "real" enamel, not the modern plastic-like stuff!

Best regards

Daniel