Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, I Class Cross with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück visually-hidden Two accompanying ribbon bars

Two accompanying ribbon bars

Instituted 15 July 1941

Gilt metal with white

the obverse medallion features the monogram of founder Knyaz Ferdinand on red enamel backing

Shook was born Corbelton Ontario in 1881 and was working as a Machinest prior to enlsiting in the CEF in June 1916

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, I Class Cross with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück visually-hidden Two accompanying ribbon bars(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Verdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms and bearing a central circular gilt medallion overlaid by a black enameled Federal Republic style German national eagle, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a functional locking catch, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), accompanied