Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, I Class Cross with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück visually-hidden The 1936 XI Berlin Summer

The 1936 XI Berlin Summer Olympic Games was intended as a showcase for the Nazi organization and its German sporting prowess

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

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

explaining the history of the organization

Two accompanying ribbon bars

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order of Merit, I Class Cross with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück visually-hidden The 1936 XI Berlin Summer(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