Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Cross With Case, By Schuler & Kun Archive (Shoot 27)

(Shoot 27)

the name could be Iln or similar

and was promoted to SS-Unterscharführer

flung all the Germans from the the U-Boat's casing into the sea

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Cross With Case, By Schuler & Kun Archive (Shoot 27)(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