Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik, Deutschland (Federal Cross of Merit, Order of Merit of the Federal Repbublic of German) for over 50 years of service to promote the German language, culture and customs abroad. It is the highest tribute the Federal Republic of Germany can pay to individuals for services to the nation.
The award was presented at a small reception in his honor by The Consul General, Wolfgang Drautz, this evening.
We are all very proud of Dad!
Ausgezeichnet! Viele Glückwünsche!
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Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Deinen Vater! Meine Hochachtung!
ReplyDeleteViele Grüße, Vera
What a wonderful honor!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice honor !!
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting about this award, Eva. We knew about it, but it's nice to actually see it. Congratulations to Ota!
ReplyDeleteThe (younger) Kreiling family
Congratulations! What an honor!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Eva's dad!! That is so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHerzlichen Glückwunsch zu Ihrem Vater zu können, müssen Sie sehr stolz!
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