Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross United Republic of The pay book was issued

The pay book was issued on November 16

BERGMANN WIEN VII" with an additional stamp in faded blue ink on the bottom

A rare functional example of a Wehrmacht-issue Record Watch Co

indicating that Schwaneberg was an employee of the Reichsbahn freight service

Dallas Type by BB&B - Finely detailed sterling silver

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross United Republic of The pay book was issued(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden). Instituted 1951. Special Class of the Grand Cross reserved for Heads of State; Badge of the order featuring a four armed cross in silver gilt with red enamels, both obverse and reverse centre presenting a black enameled Federal eagle, with fan suspension, measuring 71. 6 mm (w) x 81. 6 mm (h inclusive of suspension), 33. 66 grams, on original sash which features embroidered