Dark patina on the reverse
with some small moth damages
Footnote: The Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal is a military award of the United States Marine Corps
with hand scratched owner's name on reverse (Speck)
Finsterwalde”
Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Cross With Case, By Schuler & Kun United Republic of Dark patina on the reverse(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Groes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1951. In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 60. 7 mm (w) x 71. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its original fill length neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, Federal Republic of Germany eagle insignia on the lid, maker marked "SCHULER & KUN PFORZHEIM" on the bottom, inside lid lined