the reverse with an initial institution date of “1813”
with enamel flaking apparent to centre blue reverse
evenly spaced puncture holes
around a machine-embroidered silver-grey threaded rank pip
The Order of Merit for Tourism was instituted on May 27
Germany, Weimar. A German Confession Cross Newly Listed the reverse with an initial(Deutsches Bekenntnis Kreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with black and white enameled arms, with a central red enameled medallion bearing an inscription of TREU DEM VATERLAND (FAITHFUL TO THE FATHERLAND), the reverse DEUTSCHES BEKENNTNIS KREUZ (GERMAN CONFESSION CROSS), unmarked, measuring 44. 04 mm (w) x 38. 33 mm (h), weighing 19. 9 grams, in near