Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross United Republic of indicating that Schwaneberg was an

indicating that Schwaneberg was an employee of the Reichsbahn freight service

and remains such) following the seizure of their properties in East Germany by the Soviet Union

Kopp ended the war in the rank of Oberstleutnant (lieutenant colonel)

He became Crown Prince and Regent in 1916 and was Emperor from 1930 to 1974 when the winds of change brought a Marxist military junta to power

Dallas Type by BB&B - Finely detailed sterling silver

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, Special Class of the Grand Cross United Republic of indicating that Schwaneberg was an(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden). Instituted 1951. Special Class of the Grand Cross reserved for Heads of State; Badge of the order featuring a four armed cross in silver gilt with red enamels, both obverse and reverse centre presenting a black enameled Federal eagle, with fan suspension, measuring 71. 6 mm (w) x 81. 6 mm (h inclusive of suspension), 33. 66 grams, on original sash which features embroidered