As a competition swimmer
1 Clasp - THE NILE 1884-85
The order has not been awarded since 1963 and thus had a life of just ten years
better than very fine condition with minimal soiling of the surface and remnants from original photo album on the reverse
maker marked "W SCULLY MONTREAL" on the reverse
Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Merit Medal Newly Listed As a competition swimmer(Verdienstorden, Verdienstmedaille). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 38. 3 mm in diameter, intact enamels, one small oxidation spot evident on the reverse, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 10. 5 mm (w) x 8 mm (h) ribbon bar with push pin attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, padded inside lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK