Order Of Bene Merenti

Instituted 1932. A Grand Cross set in silver gilt, the badge presenting a white enamelled cross with black enamelled border, the central medallion features the inscription BENE MERENTI on a white enamelled field, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath, the reverse medallion presents crowned FF monogram encircled by a black enamelled ring, the badge is surmounted by a large crown with red enamelled interior cap which is connected to a trophy suspension with flags, knights helmets and breastplates with the central black and white enamelled shield of the House of Hohenzollern, measures 62.9mm (w) x 118.5mm (h – inclusive of both suspensions), weighs 72.1grams, enamels intact, light wear, in extremely fine condition.