It was previously changed as it was too similar to the Order of Saint Ferdinand
A Bulgarian Order of Military Merit
1870-90 French Legion D'Honneur
the Stalag including service members
dedicated to the participation of Hanover subjects in the First World War and was instituted by the Hanover Military Association in 1920
Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, Ladies Merit Cross, By Steinhauer & Lück Hold It was previously changed as(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Damenausfhrung mit Etui). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms and a central gilded medallion bearing a black enameled Federal Republic style German national eagle, unmarked, measuring 47. 43