Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany - Grand Cross Special Class Breast Star
Also known as the Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden, abbreviated BVO, the Order of Merit is the only Federal decoration of the Federal Republic of Germany.
This beautiful reproduction is comprised of a gilt cross and is enamelled with a bright red enamel, and a black enamel Bundesadle set on a gilt 6-pointed star. This badge represents the Grand Cross 1st Class of the order, with the Bundesadler at the heart of the badge. This is the Special class of the award that is reserved for foreign heads of state and the President of Germany.
