{"title":"Europe-Germany-German States-Prussia-Orders-Pour Le Mérite","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"prussia-pour-le-merite-g0205","title":"Prussia, Pour-Le-Merite","description":"Cross in GOLD and enamels, hollow version, 1916-18. Very good details and quality, unmarked. Mounted on a full length of original neck ribbon. Enamels without any imperfections, in extremely fine condition. Excellent condition and quality, rare. (Sold with expertise of authenticity, D. Niemann).","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46108842656021,"sku":"G0205","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/gst42001.jpg?v=1692838372"},{"product_id":"a-fine-miniature-pour-le-merite-g6761","title":"A Fine Miniature Pour-Le-Merite","description":"A Fine Miniature Pour-le-Merite - Miniature, 10mm, gilded and enameled, mounted as worn on button hole device. Good very fine. (Sold with Expert Evaluation\/Guarantee, by D. Niemann).","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46108886073621,"sku":"G6761","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_5554_copy.jpg?v=1692838489"},{"product_id":"a-prussian-order-of-pour-le-merite-by-rothe-c1925-30-g13477","title":"A Prussian Order Of Pour-Le-Merite By Rothe C.1925-30","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrussian Order of Pour-le-Merite by Rothe - in silver gilt and enamels, 52.60x54.65mm, of typical\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medalbook.com\/makers\/c--f--rothe--neffe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e Austrian (Rothe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) manufacture, circa 1925-30, with typical engraved lettering by this maker; unmarked cross, of very good quality manufacture, with length of original, period ribbon (23cm in length), no enamel chipping, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110061658389,"sku":"G13477","price":6750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_07_84453468-d4b2-43c8-a69f-4d930f158fca.jpg?v=1692843686"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-pour-le-merite-case-and-outer-cartonage-g14576","title":"A First War Pour Le Merite Case And Outer Cartonage","description":"A First War Pour le Merite Case and Outer Cartonage -  a typical black case with black interior in fitted fabric, with outer cartonage, WWI period manufacture, show slight use and age, in very fine condition; case for Pour le Merite is rare, while outer cartonage is extremely rare.    ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46111878611221,"sku":"G14576","price":7250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_first_war_pour_544530634e436.jpg?v=1692850603"},{"product_id":"a-pour-le-merite-recipient-u9-otto-weddigen-commemorative-ribbon-g18308","title":"A Pour-Le-Merite Recipient U9 Otto Weddigen Commemorative Ribbon","description":"A Pour-le-Merite Recipient U9 Otto Weddigen Commemorative Ribbon - White silk ribbon screen-printed in black ink, with type and graphics, illustrating an Iron Cross 1st Class 1914, a portrait of Kapitänleutnant Otto Weddigen, U-Boat U 9, the British armoured cruisers HMS Hogue, Aboukir and Cressy and David of David and Goliath fame, with a bow-tied tri-colour ribbon sewn in place at the top, 65 mm x 395 mm, extremely fine.\n\n\n \nFootnote: Kapitänleutnant Otto Weddigen (September 15, 1882 to March 18, 1915) was with U 9 from August 1, 1914 to January 11, 1915. The U 9 was the first submarine in history to perform the task of reloading torpedoes while submerged, on July 16, 1914. Weddigen was awarded the Pour le Mérite for distinguished and outstanding submarine actions against the British Royal Navy in the North Sea, especially in recognition of the sinking of the British armoured cruisers HMS Hogue, Aboukir and Cressy, in less than an hour, on September 22, 1914, with the loss of almost 1,400 men. This attack showed for the first time the capabilities of submarines in war. The award also recognized the sinking of the HMS Hawke the next month. He followed his tenure with U 9 with a posting to U 29 and would perish aboard the vessel on March 18, 1915. U 9 was surrendered to the Allied Powers on November 26, 1918 and broken up at Morecambe in 1919.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46114917351701,"sku":"G18308","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_pour_le_merite_55bbd096b4412.jpg?v=1692854382"},{"product_id":"a-miniature-first-war-period-prussian-pour-le-merite-g22517","title":"A Miniature First War Period Prussian Pour-Le-Merite","description":"Finely manufactured in silver gilt with blue enamels, unmarked, 9.5 mm, ring suspension, intact enamels, better than extremely fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117984731413,"sku":"G22517","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_4664.jpg?v=1692859615"},{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-the-pour-le-merite-in-gold-award-documents-of-baron-von-rosener-austrian-general-staff-eu11771","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. The Pour-Le-Merite In Gold \u0026 Award Documents Of Baron Von Rosener, Austrian General Staff","description":"\u003cp\u003eeMedals is privileged to offer an early Napoleonic Pour-le-Merite complete with award documents to Baron Von Rosener of the Imperial Austrian General Staff. Baron Joseph Von Rosener was awarded this cross on the 9th\/21st of April 1814 while holding the rank of Colonel (Oberst\/Obrist) in the Austrian Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 50.7mm (w) and weighing 15.9 grams, this cross is a prime and desirable example of an early 19th Century pattern PLM and likely a late crafted Baudesson cross. With typical and expected \"Roman\" style gold lettering on the obverse as well as a finely detailed gold crown. This gold lettering, although much has been lost during the past 200 years, also depicts a hand painted black shadowing. The blue enameling is solidly in place within the gold frame with only minor loss at the centre obverse. The gold frame measures 3.06 mm in thickness. The four open beaked eagles have been carefully hand etched and detailed and a solidly in their respective positions. With small integrated suspension ring and large single gold band suspension loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportantly, this cross is accompanied by period paper documentation providing excellent context and provenance. So often crosses of this importance are orphaned from their history. Firstly, the original envelope which the subsequent award document was posted. This envelope, with period Royal wax seal, is addressed to; To high-born Mr von Rosener - Colonel of the Imperial Austrian General Staff and Knight in Pinneberg. The envelope measures 14.9 x 10.2 cm, and displays beautifully with the blood red seal which remains nearly completely intact. Inside, the award document is presented on behalf of Frederick William III - King of Prussia. It states; His majesty the king of Prussia has sovereignly declared, for your high-bornness for your boldness and bravery, shown in several (?), to award you the Order of Merit, of which I deposit the regalia sent to me; the patent will be delivered in addition when signed with sovereign signature. Pinneberg, 9th\/21st of April, 1814. Bennigsin (?) (signature).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaron Von Rosener is also noted to have been stationed in Vienna as an Adjutant General in 1819 and finally ending his career as a Privy Councillor in 1841 at the Imperial Court War Council (Hofrath beim k. k. 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A period original neck ribbon constructed of black ribbon with edge stripes of silver-white, measuring 54 mm (w) x 248 mm (l), and in very fine condition.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126582071573,"sku":"M0335-1","price":810.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_8997.jpg?v=1692886206"},{"product_id":"prussia-state-a-pour-le-merite-miniature-c1918-m0450-44","title":"Prussia, State. A Pour Le Mérite, Miniature, C.1918","description":"(Pour le mérite). Instituted in 1740 by Friedrich II. A blue-enamelled bronze gilt Maltese cross with gilded eagles in between each cross arm, the obverse shows the crown and cypher F for Friedrich on the top cross arm, the name Pour le Mérite (For Merit) reads across the left arm to the right and ending on the bottom arm, the reverse presents blue-enamelled cross arms and eagles between each quadrant, no maker marks, measures 15.21 mm (w) x 16.46 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), worn, very fine. \n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130129338645,"sku":"M0450-44","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m20_967_mnc1167.jpg?v=1692895311"},{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-a-pour-le-merite-miniature-c-1917-g49258","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour Le Mérite Miniature, C. 1917","description":"(Pour le Mérite Miniatur). Instituted June 1740 by King Friedrich II. Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, with a finely-detailed gilt Prussia imperial eagle joining each quadrant, the obverse three, six, and nine o’clock arms bearing a gilt inscription of “POUR LE MÉRITE”, the twelve o’clock arm bearing a gilt crowned monogram of King Friedrich II, the reverse plain, the twelve o’clock arm with a pebbled fan suspension with an integral loop and suspension ring, the six o’clock arm marked with a silver content number of “800”, measuring 16.10 mm (w) x 16.39 mm (h), weighing 1.7 grams, in near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132236976405,"sku":"G49258","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_209_mnc3229.jpg?v=1692900140"},{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-a-pour-le-merite-with-crown-decoration-by-rothe-c1925-m0307-3rl1","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. 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A rare and exquisite Pour le Mérite, constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, with each arm joined through the quadrants by finely-detailed double-sided Prussian imperial eagles, the obverse three, six, and nine o’clock arms bearing a gilt inscription of “POUR LE MÉRITE” with scored lettering, the twelve o’clock arm bearing a gilt monogram of King Friedrich II, topped by a floating royal crown on top of five jewels, with both the crown and monogram presenting with an identical scored finish, the reverse plain, the twelve o’clock arm topped by a pebbled fan suspension with a central reinforced eyelet, fitted with a suspension loop connecting to a detailed crown decoration indicating 50-year possession of the decoration, the suspension loop fitted through with a period original full-length neck ribbon constructed of black rayon, trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with silver aluminum wire tresses, and with each end completing with narrow ribbons in an identical colour scheme for neck suspension, the Pour le Mérite measuring 53.00 mm (w) x 55.13 mm (h), weighing 29.0 grams, the ribbon measuring 54 mm (w) x 825 mm (l) (inclusive of ribbon ties), unmarked but with the classic characteristics of manufacture by the firm of C.F. Rothe \u0026amp; Neffe, Vienna, with the exception of only minor flecking of the enamels it is in an extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132352909589,"sku":"M0307-3.RL1","price":6075.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2021_666_mnc8231_1.jpg?v=1692900782"},{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-a-pour-le-merite-by-j-h-werner-c1916-g41388rl1","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour Le Mérite, By J. H. Werner, C.1916","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Pour le Mérite). Instituted in June 1740 by Frederick II of Prussia. In gilded silver, presenting as a blue-enamelled Maltese cross, with four open beaked eagles between the cross arms, each carefully hand-etched and detailed and held solidly in their respective positions, the obverse centre with typical and expected Roman style gold lettering on the obverse as well as a finely detailed gold crown, the reverse presents plain blue enamel, the blue enameling is solidly in place within the frame, bottom arm marked (engraved) J.H.W. for J.H. Werner, measuring 52.28 mm (w) x 52.06 mm (h), weighing 23.3 grams, on loop for suspension from partial period original ribbon, cross shows signs of moderate wear, it has one tiny enamel flake on obverse, with original neck ribbon, nice old patina, in about extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Undoubtedly made by Wagner, from the same dies circa 1916-18, but retailed by the firm J. H. Werner. Interestingly, the cross-hatching on the eagles breasts, not normally associated with Wagner (or Friedlander) crosses, could most likely have been the J. H. Werner firms attempt to “personalize” this otherwise textbook Wagner style cross. The great majority of PLM’s on the market are made\/marked by Wagner (to lesser extent, by Friedländer), while J.H.W. marked crosses are extremely rare, perhaps few retailed by this firm. This cross had been discussed in length on Wehrmacht Awards Forum: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wehrmacht-awards.com\/forums\/showthread.php?t=212705\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.wehrmacht-awards.com\/forums\/showthread.php?t=212705\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132419920149,"sku":"G41388.RL1","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_7424_1.jpg?v=1758554638"},{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-a-pour-le-merite-miniature-c-1917-by-j-godet-sohn-m0500-7","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour Le Mérite Miniature, C. 1917, By J. Godet \u0026 Sohn","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Pour le Mérite Miniatur). Instituted June 1940 by King Friedrich II. (1740-1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, with each quadrant joined together by a finely-detailed Prussian imperial eagle, the obverse bearing a gilt inscription of “POUR LE MÉRITE” distributed across the three, six, and nine o’clock arms, the twelve o’clock arm bearing a crown gilt monogram of King Friedrich II, the reverse plain, the twelve o’clock arm topped by a pebbled fan with an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a gilt boutonniere, retaining a period original bow tie-style ribbon, the reverse of the boutonniere maker marked “J. GODET \u0026amp; SOHN, BERLIN”, measuring 16.20 mm (w) x 16.28 mm (h), weighing 5.3 grams (inclusive of ribbon and boutonniere), with minor flecking and scratching visible to the enamels, a high-quality example by a prestigious manufacturer in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134015000853,"sku":"M0500-7","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc7058_404.jpg?v=1692906693"},{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-a-pour-le-merite-medal-for-arts-and-sciences-exhibition-example-c1930-g53080","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour Le Mérite, Medal For Arts And Sciences, Exhibition Example C.1930","description":"(Orden Pour le Merite für Wissenschaft und Kunst). Instituted 31 May 1842 by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV. (1842-present issue). Constructed of fire-gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a medallion bearing a central raised Hohenzollern eagle, surrounded by the monogram of King Friedrich II distributed at cardinal points around the outer circumference, linking to a circular blue enameled ring bearing a gilded inscription of “POUR LE MÉRITE”, with gilded crowns emanating from the exterior of the ring at the three, six, nine, and twelve o’clock positions, the latter topped by an integral loop retaining a suspension ring, the reverse stamped with an inscription of “ORIGINAL-REPLIK”, otherwise unmarked, measuring 52.03 mm (w) x 53.76 mm (h), weighing 21.0 grams, a high-quality exhibition example, manufactured c. 1930, in near mint condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134657548565,"sku":"G53080","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc9963_264.jpg?v=1692907990"},{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-a-pour-le-merite-with-case-high-quality-museum-example-by-rothe-c1955-g53109","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. 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Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, joined together through each quadrant by a detailed Prussian imperial eagle, the obverse three, six, and eight o’clock arms bearing a gilded and ribbed inscription fo “POUR LE MÉRITE”, the twelve o’clock arm bearing a gilded and ribbed monogram of King Friedrich II (“the Great”), the twelve o’clock arm topped by a pebbled fan suspension perforated with an eyelet retaining a gilded suspension ring, the latter retaining a period original full-length neck ribbon constructed of black rayon with machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire tresses trimming both the top and bottom edges, unmarked but demonstrating the physical characteristics of manufacture by Rothe c. 1955, measuring 52.86 mm (w) x 55.09 mm (h), weighing 29.8 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior with a padded white rayon lid line and depressed black felt medal bed, unmarked, measuring 9 cm (w) x 15.5 cm (l) x 2.5 cm (h), with minor material fatigue visible to the case, a collector’s exhibition example of the finest quality, in overall extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134666494229,"sku":"G53109","price":1620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc3315_921.jpg?v=1692908014"},{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-a-pour-le-merite-in-gold-by-samuel-ernest-colliveaux-c1770-g45113rl4","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. 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Likely variation of Samuel \u0026amp; Ernest Colliveaux’s workshop, a superbly manufactured historical piece from the 18th century, consisting of a blue-enamelling Maltese Cross in Gold, stylized by hand-chased highly-detailed imperial Gold eagles in each quadrant, the obverse featuring period \"Roman\" style gold lettering with hand-made black shading, consisting of the inscription “Pour Le Mérite” from the left cross arm to the right ending on the bottom arm, 12 o’clock arm standing a crowned monogram “F” for Freidrich, with hand-made white pearls surmounted the crown, the reverse is plain in solid blue enamel placed within the gold frame, surmounted by typical workshop integral ring suspension, measuring 50.11 mm (w) x 50.11 mm (h), weighting 19.12 grams, with minor chipping enamel on both obverse and reverse, presenting enamel discoloration for environment factors, otherwise an astonished well-preserved original piece in very good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote: King Friedrich I of Prussia established the “Ordre de la Générosité” in 1667. His son, Friedrich II (The Great) claimed the throne and changed the “Ordre de la Générosité” into the Order “Pour le Mérite” in 1740. The latter was awarded mainly for military and civil merit. Finally on January 18, 1810, King Friedrich-Wilhelm III limited the order to reward exclusively for merit in battle. The order became abolished for military merit after the Second World War. The Order was awarded 5750 times in its lifespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135363600661,"sku":"G45113.RL4","price":38475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_23843_1_1_1_1.jpg?v=1692909685"},{"product_id":"prussia-kingdom-a-pour-le-merite-miniature-boutonniere-version-by-j-godet-sohn-g56089","title":"Prussia, Kingdom. A Pour le Mérite, Miniature Boutonniere Version, by J. 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Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by finely-detailed Prussian imperial eagles, the three, six, and nine o’clock arms bearing a gilt inscription of “POUR LE MÉRITE”, the twelve o’clock bearing a monogram of King Friedrich II, affixed to a boutonniere retaining a period original bow tie-style ribbon, the reverse maker marked “GODET, BERLIN”, measuring 15.17 mm (w) x 15.17 mm (h), weighing 4.2 grams (all inclusive), most of the gilt finish has been lost leaving the applicable features with a silvered appearance, in addition to a small chip to the enamel of the six o’clock arm, a high-quality jeweller-made example in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701797208341,"sku":"G56089","price":810.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC5529.jpg?v=1700601721"},{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-pour-le-merite-exhibition-example-by-steinhauer-luck-c-1965-g58029","title":"Germany, Imperial. 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Constructed of gilded bronze with multi-colour enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, each joined through the quadrants by detailed and double-sided Prussian imperial eagles, the obverse three, six, and nine o’clock arms bearing a gilt inscription of “POUR LE MÉRITE”, the twelve o’clock arm bearing a gilt monogram of King Friedrich II, the twelve o’clock arm topped by a circular suspension connecting to a ring retaining an original length of neck ribbon, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristic of a high-quality exhibition example produced c. 1965 by Steinhauer \u0026amp; Lück, Lüdenscheid, measuring 53.14 mm (w) x 53.14 mm (h), weighing 28.1 grams, demonstrating minor scratching to the enamels, a superb display piece in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48487318487317,"sku":"G58029","price":1151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/AI1_1880.jpg?v=1724246710"},{"product_id":"prussia-state-a-pour-le-merite-with-oakleaves-by-godet-c1925-g58528","title":"Prussia, State. 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A very fine post war Pour Le Mérite, unmarked but typical cross by Godet, in silver gilt, a blue enamelled Maltese Cross with hand carved eagles in each quadrant, suspended from an oak leaf cluster suspension ring, measures 52.57mm (w) x 54.47mm (h – inclusive of the extended pie shaped eyelet suspension), the oak leaf cluster measures 18.90mm (w) x 21.45mm (h – inclusive of ring), weighs 23.76 grams, pie shaped eyelet suspension is marked SiLBER, exhibiting minor wear, very small chip to 7 o’clock tip of blue enamelled arm, reverse presents small chip to 10 o’clock arm, scattered gilt wear throughout, overall in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a shorten correct ribbon measuring 200mm (w) x 55mm (h), lightly creased, extremely fine condition; an Authentication and Appraisal by Medalnet Appraisal Services (Andreas M. Schulze Ising and Bernd Kruse).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Pour le Mérite was established by King Frederick II of Prussia in 1740 and it was conferred as both a military and civil honour. The Order was named in French, as during the time, French was the leading international language and the fashionable language at Frederick’s court. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48723775226133,"sku":"G58528","price":10125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC6728_2d6d3076-cd71-47d1-9219-d37014a79732.jpg?v=1736264923"},{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-pour-le-merite-with-oak-leaves-exhibition-example-by-steinhauer-luck-c-1965-g62641","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves, Exhibition Example by Steinhauer \u0026 Lück, c. 1965","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePour le Mérite - Museumsstück\u003c\/em\u003e). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms, each joined through the quadrants by double-sided Prussian imperial eagles, the obverse three, six, and nine o’clock arms bearing a gilt inscription of “POUR LE MÉRITE”, the twelve o’clock arm bearing a monogram of King Friedrich II, topped by an eyelet retaining Oak Leaves, similarly executed in gilded bronze, both components unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacturer by Steinhauer \u0026amp; Lück, Lüdenscheid, the cross measuring 53.02 mm (w) x 52.39 mm (h), weighing 24.8 grams, a high-quality exhibition  example produced c. 1965, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49915043873045,"sku":"G62641","price":498.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/hkaXAbwxe4tFcm6ruiJmo8Glvpr3I85eAwftRdSj.jpg?v=1778785045"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/europe-germany-german-states-prussia-orders-pour-le-merite.oembed?page=2","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}