Insignia
Except for the lowest class, the badge is the same for all classes, but with slightly different versions for men and women (slightly smaller badge and ribbon for women):
The badge is a golden Cross enamelled in red, with a central disc bearing a black eagle.
The star is a golden star with straight rays, its size and points vary according to class, with the badge superimposed upon it.
- 8-pointed golden Star : Grand Cross Special Class
- 6-pointed golden Star : Grand Cross 1st Class (with special design if golden oak crown between the cross branches around the medallion)
- 4-pointed golden Star : Grand Cross 2nd Class (Grand Merit Cross with Star and Sash)
- silver Square-upon-point : Grand Officer (Grand Merit Cross with Star)
The ribbon is red with gold-black-gold stripes.
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Grand Cross Special Class -
Grand Cross 2nd Class
(without showing the star) -
Star of the Grand Cross 2nd Class -
Star of the Grand Officer's Cross -
Commander's Cross -
Medal of Merit -
Certificate of Bestowal
Read more about this topic: Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany
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