Germany, Heer. A German Cross in Gold, Cloth Version United Republic of the suspension loop marked “VM”

the suspension loop marked “VM” for maker V

the top of the shield bearing three icons

an example of a Spanish made award

a Bavarian Order of Military Merit ribbon with swords

in silver with pleasing patina

Germany, Heer. A German Cross in Gold, Cloth Version United Republic of the suspension loop marked “VM”(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of wool with multi coloured threading, consisting of a double overlaid eight pointed starburst pattern, with a field grey wool base overlaid by machine embroidered slate grey threading, trimmed with machine embroidered silver aluminum wire rays, bearing a central white embroidered cloth disc overlaid by a black mobile swastika trimmed with silver aluminum wire, set within a circular gilt laurel